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Jack's Ribs-Country Style

Country Style Ribs

In this recipe, we use country style ribs. Although, technically speaking it's not really a rib. If the National Pork Board wants to call it a rib, then who am I to argue? A rib it is.

A country style rib is more like a pork chop than it is a rib. It is a great cut of meat and if treated like a rib, you're in store for a great barbecue rib experience.

Country style ribs are very meaty and perform quite well on the grill or smoker and is also an excellent choice for your favorite crock pot recipes.

In this Jack Rib recipe, we cook the ribs on the grill in a mixture of beer and BBQ sauce. Add whatever vegetables you can find and you end up with a complete meal.

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What You'll Need

  • Package of country style ribs (usually about 6)
  • 1 18-oz bottle of BBQ sauce.

    • Don't get too fancy here. A generic run of the mill BBQ sauce is all you need.

  • 1 12-oz can of beer

    • Understand the beer you intend to use. A light beer will offer a lighter outcome whereas, a dark beer will produce a more robust flavor.

  • 1 large sweet onion, quartered
  • 1/2 green pepper, sliced
  • 1/2 red pepper, sliced
  • 1 cup mushrooms, sliced

Prepare Your Ribs


Although I have a special pan that I use for grilling, the easiest method is to use a disposable aluminum pan to cook your ribs in.

Place the ribs in the pan and pour in the barbecue sauce and the beer. Stir around enough to mix the ingredients, as well as making sure your ribs are evenly coated.

Some people apply a meat rub at this point. I don't. The other flavors seem to drown out any flavors from the rub. It's up to you.

Throw in the Kitchen Sink

This is where you can get creative by using a variety of vegetables. Oftentimes, I quarter potatoes and throw them into the mix. I don't even peel them. Be aware that the more you throw into the pan, you may have to add more beer and barbecue sauce.

Add the vegetables and stir them into the blend. Cover tightly with heavy duty aluminum foil.

Directions for Cooking

  1. Prepare a medium to high heat fire. Keep coals off to one side, creating a hot heat zone as well as a cooler zone. If using a gas grill, start with high heat.
  2. Place the pan directly over coals and allow to cook for 30 minutes. We're getting our pan up to temperature quick, before slowing it down.
  3. After 30 minutes, uncover pan and take a peek just to be sure all is well. Replace aluminum foil and move to the other side of the grill, away from the charcoal. Gas grill users, turn heat down to medium.
  4. Cook an additional 45 minutes.
  5. Uncover and with tongs, place ribs directly over coals for a couple of minutes per side to slightly brown them. Gas grillers may have to turn the heat back to high to accomplish this. Be careful at this point because the ribs should be very tender and may start falling apart. Handle with care. If desired, add a handful of hickory chips to the grill at this point for a more smokey flavor.
  6. Serve with a ladle of sauce and vegetables or on the side.

Tip

Jack's ribs can also be prepared in the oven. Using a dutch oven or casserole dish. Prepare ingredients as stated. Bake at 350-degrees F for one hour or until vegetables are soft.



Happy Grilling!



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