September Sauciness

Well, as promised here are the BBQ goodness deets-- cooking method and sauce recipe; hope you will try and enjoy this wonderful comfort food :) We are not big consumers of pork, but I do prefer this recipe with pork back ribs versus beef - I find the natural sweetness of the pork a nicer combination, but, of course, the choice ultimately is your own. Enjoy!

Pam's Saucy Ribs

Method - to prepare ribs for baking:
Use approximately 5-7 lbs fresh pork or beef back ribs
8 - 10 liters/quarts of water
10 bay leaves
2 -3 Tbsp. sea salt
1 tsp. black pepper
1 tsp. crushed red chilies
2-3 large cooking onions, coarsely chopped
2-3 cloves fresh garlic, coarsely chopped

Place water in large stock pot, add seasonings and onion and set heat to high. Cut ribs into manageable sections and place in stock pot so that they are covered completely in water. When water starts to boil, reduce heat to maintain a simmer and cover the pot loosely. Simmer for 45 minutes, then remove meat and place in a roaster or roasting pan with a lid. NOTE: add water during simmering process, if necessary, to keep meat covered.

Lightly season each piece of meat in the roaster with garlic powder and Hy's Seasoning Salt. Then layer the meat in the roaster with BBQ sauce. BBQ sauce recipe follows.

Pam's Saucy Sauce for BBQ Goodness
*This is likely enough sauce for 10-12 lbs. of ribs, but my kids like sauce to add on rice etc., so I use this amount when preparing approx. 5-7 lbs of ribs*

4 cups tomato ketchup
4 cups water
5 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
6 tsp. dry mustard
3/4 cup sugar (brown or white)
1/4 cup black strap molasses
6-8 bay leaves
1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper, or to taste

Combine in a medium size pot and heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally. When the sauce begins to boil, reduce the heat and stirring constantly, allow to simmer for 5-6 minutes -- you will notice that the sauce thickens considerably during this time.

This sauce is also excellent with meatballs prepared in the slow cooker - great for casual group dinners and busy families. xo!