oven essentials: heavenly pork loin ribs

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Wichita, KS
Updated on Jan 29, 2019

When it comes to items like ribs, I love my smoker, and/or my grill. However, sometimes being outdoors is not a smart idea… Like when the temperature is so far below the freezing point, you cannot even see the mercury in the glass thermometer. I HATE it when that happens. On those days, where cooking outdoors is not a viable option, this recipe produces some yummy tender ribs that will put a smile on your face. So, you ready… Let’s get into the kitchen.

prep time 2 Hr
cook time 1 Hr 30 Min
method Bake
yield Several

Ingredients

  • PLAN/PURCHASE
  • 2 pounds pork loin ribs, bone-in
  • 5 - 6 - red potatoes, halved, or quartered
  • THE RIB BATH
  • 1 cup beef stock, not broth
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup beer your choice
  • 1 stalk celery, chopped
  • 1 medium yellow onion, thickly sliced, and cut into half moons
  • 2 teaspoons salt, kosher variety
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
  • THE BBQ SAUCE
  • 5 tablespoons ketchup
  • 5 tablespoons coconut sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon fresh clover honey
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice, freshly squeezed
  • 2 teaspoons worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon salt, kosher variety
  • 1 teaspoon dry mustard powder
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder

How To Make oven essentials: heavenly pork loin ribs

  • Step 1
    PREP/PREPARE
  • Step 2
    You will need a good study, ovenproof pot with a lid. My recommendation would be a medium-sized Dutch oven.
  • Step 3
    If you do not wish to make the BBQ sauce, no worries. Either make one of your own, or pick up your favorite store-bought variety… Sweet Baby Ray’s comes to mind.
  • Step 4
    You want the ribs submerged in the liquid. So, if you need more, feel free to add it. In my case I needed about another cup of liquid, so I added 1/2 cup additional water, and 1/2 cup additional beer. This is a recipe for a pork braise; it is not a recipe for rocket fuel. The ratio of beer, to water, to stock, does not have to be exact. Have fun with it. Just remember to take notes on how you changed things up.
  • Step 5
    Gather your Ingredients (mise en place).
  • Step 6
    Add all the ingredients for the rib bath into a large pot, and bring up to a simmer.
  • Step 7
    Add the ribs, and simmer, covered, (not boil) for 1 hour.
  • Step 8
    Remove from heat, add the red potatoes, cover, and allow to sit for an additional hour. In this stage, you are not over heat... just letting the pot sit, and slowly cool.
  • Step 9
    While the ribs are sitting there doing nothing, add the BBQ sauce ingredients to a small saucepan, bring to a simmer, then remove from heat, and reserve.
  • Step 10
    About 1/2 hour before the ribs are ready, place a rack in the middle position, and preheat the oven to 325f (165c).
  • Step 11
    Remove the ribs, and taters from the pot. Then, strain the solids, and add them to the ribs.
  • Step 12
    Return the ribs, and solids to the empty pot.
  • Step 13
    Add the BBQ sauce, and toss with a pair of tongs, or fork, to coat.
  • Step 14
    Cover and place into the preheated oven, until the ribs are fork tender, about 1 to 1.5 hours.
  • Step 15
    PLATE/PRESENT
  • So yummy
    Step 16
    Serve the ribs with the taters, and onions, crusty bread, and some extra sauce. Enjoy.
  • Stud Muffin
    Step 17
    Keep the faith, and keep cooking.

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Category: Pork
Ingredient: Pork
Method: Bake
Culture: American

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