Thread: "Country style" ribs on the grill

On Sat, 5 Jun 2010 16:46:46 -0400, "Cheryl" <[email protected]>
wrote:

>I know there have been posts about these "ribs" lately but I can't find the
>answer to the question I'm about to ask. I have braised these since about
>11am and they're ready for the grill. Should I grill them on a low temp, or
>start high to get some crunch then low to finish or the other way around, or
>what other option? Is the braising liquid good to keep for something? It's
>just broth, some white wine, splash cider vinegar, a few other seasonings
>including rosemary and garlic.
>
>I want to finish off the ribs with some bbq sauce but reading here lately
>says I should go light on it or even use it on the side. Going to try the
>"light on it" way and use it near the end of grilling.

You already braised your ribs... it's a little to late to grill them.

On 6/5/2010 4:46 PM, Cheryl wrote:
> I know there have been posts about these "ribs" lately but I can't find
> the answer to the question I'm about to ask. I have braised these since
> about 11am and they're ready for the grill. Should I grill them on a low
> temp, or start high to get some crunch then low to finish or the other
> way around, or what other option? Is the braising liquid good to keep
> for something? It's just broth, some white wine, splash cider vinegar, a
> few other seasonings including rosemary and garlic.
>
> I want to finish off the ribs with some bbq sauce but reading here
> lately says I should go light on it or even use it on the side. Going to
> try the "light on it" way and use it near the end of grilling.
>
>

When you say braised I am assuming you slow cooked them in the marinade?
In that case just finish them off at a high grill temp.

"Country ribs" are already flavorful. I don't see the idea of putting
BBQ sauce on them at any point. I would just spoon a little of the
marinade over them as they were grilling.

"brooklyn1" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> On Sat, 5 Jun 2010 16:46:46 -0400, "Cheryl" <[email protected]>
> wrote:
>
>>I know there have been posts about these "ribs" lately but I can't find
>>the
>>answer to the question I'm about to ask. I have braised these since about
>>11am and they're ready for the grill. Should I grill them on a low temp,
>>or
>>start high to get some crunch then low to finish or the other way around,
>>or
>>what other option? Is the braising liquid good to keep for something?
>>It's
>>just broth, some white wine, splash cider vinegar, a few other seasonings
>>including rosemary and garlic.
>>
>>I want to finish off the ribs with some bbq sauce but reading here lately
>>says I should go light on it or even use it on the side. Going to try the
>>"light on it" way and use it near the end of grilling.
>
> You already braised your ribs... it's a little to late to grill them.

My mom used to precook them before grilling.
But she slow roasted them. I braised.

On Jun 5, 2:26*pm, "Cheryl" <jlhsha...@hotmail.com> wrote:
> "brooklyn1" <gravesen...@verizon.net> wrote in message
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>
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> > On Sat, 5 Jun 2010 16:46:46 -0400, "Cheryl" <jlhsha...@hotmail.com>
> > wrote:
>
> >>I know there have been posts about these "ribs" lately but I can't find
> >>the
> >>answer to the question I'm about to ask. *I have braised these since about
> >>11am and they're ready for the grill. *Should I grill them on a low temp,
> >>or
> >>start high to get some crunch then low to finish or the other way around,
> >>or
> >>what other option? *Is the braising liquid good to keep for something?
> >>It's
> >>just broth, some white wine, splash cider vinegar, a few other seasonings
> >>including rosemary and garlic.
>
> >>I want to finish off the ribs with some bbq sauce but reading here lately
> >>says I should go light on it or even use it on the side. *Going to try the
> >>"light on it" way and use it near the end of grilling.
>
> > You already braised your ribs... it's a little to late to grill them.
>
> My mom used to precook them before grilling.
> But she slow roasted them. *I braised.

Just 'finish' them on the grill to get a good crust. If you want to
use bbq sauce on them use it sparingly and turn
them several times to get a nice glazed crust.

I usually bake the really thick ones in some bbq sauce and then finish
them on the grill to get that nice crusty glaze.

On Jun 5, 4:46*pm, "Cheryl" <jlhsha...@hotmail.com> wrote:
> I know there have been posts about these "ribs" lately but I can't find the
> answer to the question I'm about to ask. *I have braised these since about
> 11am and they're ready for the grill. *Should I grill them on a low temp, or
> start high to get some crunch then low to finish or the other way around,or
> what other option? *Is the braising liquid good to keep for something? *It's
> just broth, some white wine, splash cider vinegar, a few other seasonings
> including rosemary and garlic.
>
> I want to finish off the ribs with some bbq sauce but reading here lately
> says I should go light on it or even use it on the side. *Going to try the
> "light on it" way and use it near the end of grilling.

Do the right thing.

"ImStillMags" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> On Jun 5, 2:26 pm, "Cheryl" <jlhsha...@hotmail.com> wrote:

>> My mom used to precook them before grilling.
>> But she slow roasted them. I braised.
>
> Just 'finish' them on the grill to get a good crust. If you want to
> use bbq sauce on them use it sparingly and turn
> them several times to get a nice glazed crust.
>
> I usually bake the really thick ones in some bbq sauce and then finish
> them on the grill to get that nice crusty glaze.

I think I'm going to stick with my mom's method of slow roasted. After
braising them in the crock pot, THEN grilling, even a short grilling period,
they are dry. They were good out of the crock pot. Luckily I only put half
of them on the grill. Cook and learn. lol

In article <yIyOn.145089$[email protected]>,
"Cheryl" <[email protected]> wrote:

> I know there have been posts about these "ribs" lately but I can't find the
> answer to the question I'm about to ask. I have braised these since about
> 11am and they're ready for the grill. Should I grill them on a low temp, or
> start high to get some crunch then low to finish or the other way around, or
> what other option? Is the braising liquid good to keep for something? It's
> just broth, some white wine, splash cider vinegar, a few other seasonings
> including rosemary and garlic.
>
> I want to finish off the ribs with some bbq sauce but reading here lately
> says I should go light on it or even use it on the side. Going to try the
> "light on it" way and use it near the end of grilling.
>

I've done what you are doing. :-) I braise ribs first, then smoke them
to get the proper flavor. I've used a middle ground and smoked at about
300.

Just cook them until they look "done".
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In article <[email protected]>,
brooklyn1 <[email protected]> wrote:

> On Sat, 5 Jun 2010 16:46:46 -0400, "Cheryl" <[email protected]>
> wrote:
>
> >I know there have been posts about these "ribs" lately but I can't find the
> >answer to the question I'm about to ask. I have braised these since about
> >11am and they're ready for the grill. Should I grill them on a low temp, or
> >start high to get some crunch then low to finish or the other way around, or
> >what other option? Is the braising liquid good to keep for something? It's
> >just broth, some white wine, splash cider vinegar, a few other seasonings
> >including rosemary and garlic.
> >
> >I want to finish off the ribs with some bbq sauce but reading here lately
> >says I should go light on it or even use it on the side. Going to try the
> >"light on it" way and use it near the end of grilling.
>
> You already braised your ribs... it's a little to late to grill them.

No it's not dear! That method really does work! But I smoke rather than
grill.
--
Peace! Om

Web Albums: <http://picasaweb.google.com/OMPOmelet>
Only Irish coffee provides in a single glass all four essential food groups: alcohol, caffeine, sugar and fat. --Alex Levine

On Sat, 5 Jun 2010 16:46:46 -0400, Cheryl wrote:

> I know there have been posts about these "ribs" lately but I can't find the
> answer to the question I'm about to ask. I have braised these since about
> 11am and they're ready for the grill. Should I grill them on a low temp, or
> start high to get some crunch then low to finish or the other way around, or
> what other option? Is the braising liquid good to keep for something? It's
> just broth, some white wine, splash cider vinegar, a few other seasonings
> including rosemary and garlic.
>
> I want to finish off the ribs with some bbq sauce but reading here lately
> says I should go light on it or even use it on the side. Going to try the
> "light on it" way and use it near the end of grilling.

Any time you cook VIA a moist heat method, you should never finish
them off with a dry cook as they will just dry out. Irma Rombauer
and Julia Child agree with me (I taught them that).

-sw

"Sqwertz" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> On Sat, 5 Jun 2010 16:46:46 -0400, Cheryl wrote:
>
>> I know there have been posts about these "ribs" lately but I can't find
>> the
>> answer to the question I'm about to ask. I have braised these since
>> about
>> 11am and they're ready for the grill. Should I grill them on a low temp,
>> or
>> start high to get some crunch then low to finish or the other way around,
>> or
>> what other option? Is the braising liquid good to keep for something?
>> It's
>> just broth, some white wine, splash cider vinegar, a few other seasonings
>> including rosemary and garlic.
>>
>> I want to finish off the ribs with some bbq sauce but reading here lately
>> says I should go light on it or even use it on the side. Going to try
>> the
>> "light on it" way and use it near the end of grilling.
>
> Any time you cook VIA a moist heat method, you should never finish
> them off with a dry cook as they will just dry out.

They were way dry.

Irma Rombauer
> and Julia Child agree with me (I taught them that).

LOL

I'm just trying things. I'm not worried about if they bomb unless I'm
cooking for company. I'm more than willing to experiment on myself.

Still wondering if the braising liquid is good for anything. It is very
flavorful.

On 6/5/2010 4:26 PM, Cheryl wrote:
> "brooklyn1" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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>> On Sat, 5 Jun 2010 16:46:46 -0400, "Cheryl" <[email protected]>
>> wrote:
>>
>>> I know there have been posts about these "ribs" lately but I can't
>>> find the
>>> answer to the question I'm about to ask. I have braised these since
>>> about
>>> 11am and they're ready for the grill. Should I grill them on a low
>>> temp, or
>>> start high to get some crunch then low to finish or the other way
>>> around, or
>>> what other option? Is the braising liquid good to keep for something?
>>> It's
>>> just broth, some white wine, splash cider vinegar, a few other
>>> seasonings
>>> including rosemary and garlic.
>>>
>>> I want to finish off the ribs with some bbq sauce but reading here
>>> lately
>>> says I should go light on it or even use it on the side. Going to try
>>> the
>>> "light on it" way and use it near the end of grilling.
>>
>> You already braised your ribs... it's a little to late to grill them.
>
> My mom used to precook them before grilling.
> But she slow roasted them. I braised.
>
>

That's what makes this group interesting.... everyone has a different
way of doing things.

I rub them with a little salt, pepper and garlic powder and then put
them on the grill, turning often until they are about half cooked. Then
I put them in a pan with some marinade or BBQ sauce, cover with aluminum
foil and bake at 300 degrees for about an hour +/- or until tender. You
can thicken the sauce that is left in the pan to put over them, or jus
add some more BBQ sauce to it.

However you like them... it's all good.

George L

"Cheryl" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> "ImStillMags" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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>> On Jun 5, 2:26 pm, "Cheryl" <jlhsha...@hotmail.com> wrote:
>
>>> My mom used to precook them before grilling.
>>> But she slow roasted them. I braised.
>>
>> Just 'finish' them on the grill to get a good crust. If you want to
>> use bbq sauce on them use it sparingly and turn
>> them several times to get a nice glazed crust.
>>
>> I usually bake the really thick ones in some bbq sauce and then finish
>> them on the grill to get that nice crusty glaze.
>
> I think I'm going to stick with my mom's method of slow roasted. After
> braising them in the crock pot, THEN grilling, even a short grilling
> period, they are dry. They were good out of the crock pot. Luckily I
> only put half of them on the grill. Cook and learn. lol
>

That's because you cooked all of the fat out of them in the crock pot. You
might as well have left them in the crock and added veggies and made soup or
something.

Next time don't pre cook. Bank your fire against the back of the grill and
cook the ribs indirectly for a couple of hours and you'll have tender, juicy
ribs.

Ms P

"Cheryl" wrote:

>I know there have been posts about these "ribs" lately but I can't
>find the answer to the question I'm about to ask.
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Next time you might want to try the following:
==========================

"Lew's Country Ribs"

Ingredients:

+ 4-6 Lb, Country Ribs (Pork Shoulder Strips)
+ 1-3/4 Cup, Soy Sauce
+ 1 Cup, Dark Brown Sugar
+ 2 Tbl, Powdered Cinnamon

Preparation:

Mix the Soy, Sugar and Cinnamon until all are incorporated to provide
a marinade.

Put meat and marinade in a gallon size plastic bag and seal.

Make sure there is enough marinade to cover all the meat.

Place in reefer, 24-36 hrs, turning every 12 hours.

Remove meat from plastic bag and place on a rack, in an oven pan, with
fat side up, in a 400F oven for 20 minutes, then reduce heat to
225F-250F for 75-80 minutes/pound of meat.

Retain excess marinade, pour in a 1 Qt (Small) pot and slowly bring to
a boil, then cool. (Do this carefully or you will caramelize the
sugar.)

Boiling kills all the bad bugs in case you are curious.

The sanatized marinade now becomes the dipping sauce.

Remove meat from oven and allow to rest for about 15-30 minutes.

Slice ribs into 1/2" thick medallions, discarding any bones and
unwanted
fat in the process.

Place sanatized marinade in a serving cup in middle of serving
platter.

Place medallions of meat around the rim of the serving platter.

Drizzle some marinade on medallions of meat.

Serve with toothpicks.

A word of caution:

Get the hell out of the road before they run you over. <wink>

Enjoy

Lew

On Jun 5, 2:47*pm, Sqwertz <swe...@cluemail.compost> wrote:

>
> Any time you cook VIA a moist heat method, you should never finish
> them off with a dry cook as they will just dry out. *Irma Rombauer
> and Julia Child agree with me (I taught them that).
>
> -sw

I've never had a problem baking the ribs in bbq sauce and then
finishing them on the grill. They don't get
dry. But I don't cook them overly long either. I agree that if you
cook them in a crock pot for a long time
and then put them on the grill, most of the moisture in the meat will
have been cooked out of them.

"George Leppla" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> I rub them with a little salt, pepper and garlic powder and then put them
> on the grill, turning often until they are about half cooked. Then I put
> them in a pan with some marinade or BBQ sauce, cover with aluminum foil
> and bake at 300 degrees for about an hour +/- or until tender. You can
> thicken the sauce that is left in the pan to put over them, or jus add
> some more BBQ sauce to it.
>

They're cheap enough that I'll get them right next time.

> However you like them... it's all good.

Oh, but they weren't good off the grill. The little pieces that broke off
in the crock pot that I ate were VERY good. I should have never cooked them
a second time.

On 6/5/2010 6:41 PM, Cheryl wrote:
> "George Leppla" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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>>
>> I rub them with a little salt, pepper and garlic powder and then put
>> them on the grill, turning often until they are about half cooked.
>> Then I put them in a pan with some marinade or BBQ sauce, cover with
>> aluminum foil and bake at 300 degrees for about an hour +/- or until
>> tender. You can thicken the sauce that is left in the pan to put over
>> them, or jus add some more BBQ sauce to it.
>>
>
> They're cheap enough that I'll get them right next time.


Yep... there have been times the past few months when "country style
ribs" have been on sale for 99 cents a pound. The regular price is
usually about $1.49 per pound... still a good deal.

Spare ribs have also been on sale for as low as 99 cents a pound. It
has been a good year for people who like pork.

George L

"George Leppla" wrote:

> Yep... there have been times the past few months when "country style
> ribs" have been on sale for 99 cents a pound. The regular price is
> usually about $1.49 per pound... still a good deal.
-----------------------------------
$0.99/Lb is the buy price.

If not this week, then next.

They gotta move the merchandise, more is on the way.

Lew

On Jun 5, 6:41*pm, "Cheryl" <jlhsha...@hotmail.com> wrote:
> "George Leppla" <geo...@cruisemaster.com> wrote in message
>
> news:[email protected]..
>
>
>
> > *I rub them with a little salt, pepper and garlic powder and then putthem
> > on the grill, turning often until they are about half cooked. *Then Iput
> > them in a pan with some marinade or BBQ sauce, cover with aluminum foil
> > and bake at 300 degrees for about an hour +/- or until tender. *You can
> > thicken the sauce that is left in the pan to put over them, or jus add
> > some more BBQ sauce to it.
>
> They're cheap enough that I'll get them right next time.
>
> > However you like them... it's all good.
>
> Oh, but they weren't good off the grill. *The little pieces that broke off
> in the crock pot that I ate were VERY good. *I should have never cookedthem
> a second time.

If you pre-braise/steam them, just do it for a short time. I don't
braise at all, but mine aren't super tender, and I'm fine with that.
Grilling them first, then baking is no good at all if you're planning
on saucing them, unless you want them to resemble something you bought
at a supermarket deli counter. That's kind of akin to leaving burger
patties in "burger au jus." You want to sauce them on the grill,
preferably using hickory or fruitwood. You want to somewhat
caramelize the sugars in the BBQ sauce, and mellow the acid, and that
doesn't happen in a pan covered with foil in an oven.

--Bryan

On Jun 5, 4:19*pm, George <geo...@nospam.invalid> wrote:
>
>
> "Country ribs" are already flavorful. I don't see the idea of putting
> BBQ sauce on them at any point. I would just spoon a little of the
> marinade over them as they were grilling.

"Country ribs" are already flavorful. I don't see the idea of
marinating them.
Just sauce them while grilling.

--Bryan