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re: Submissions Thread for F&DB Pork Ribs Challenge

Posted on 10/21/20 at 2:03 pm to
Posted by Jax-Tiger
Port Saint Lucie, FL
Member since Jan 2005
24747 posts
Posted on 10/21/20 at 2:03 pm to
Okay, I did Smoked Asian Sticky Ribs last Saturday, it is turned out seriously good. Unfortunately, my camera had a glitch and my photos of there early cook process were blurry.

So here goes. I put together a rub of smoked paprika, Chinese 5-spice powder, ginger, sweet and smoky bbq rub, ground mustard, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. I coated two racks of baby back ribs and let them sit overnight.

I smoked the ribs for about 2 hours at 225 on the Weber Kettle with apple wood. While they were smoking, I made a braising liquid out of:

1 C Hoisin sauce
1/2 C soy sauce
1/2 C OJ
1/2 C brown sugar
1/4 C rice wine vinegar
1/4 C apple juice
6 cloves of garlic
1 T ginger powder
6 diced green onions
1 T Sriracha sauce
1 t cayenne peper

I mixed all the ingredients together. I put the ribs in two tin foil pans and poured the braising liquid over the top of the ribs, making sure they were thoroughly coated and left the ribs meat side down in the pans. I covered the pans with tin foil and put them on the gas grill at 325-350 for about 1 1/2 hours. I used the gasser because I was die smoking, and...

In an unrelated topic, I cooked some teriyaki chicken on the kettle - always good to have a backup plan if the ribs turn out poorly...

After the ribs were done on the gas grill, I took the ribs out and cut them into individual ribs and set them aside. I took 2 cups of the braising liquid and added 10 oz of red pepper jelly and 1/2 cup of red wine vinegar and cooked it down about 1/3. I then dipped the individual ribs into the bbq sauce and put them back on the grill for about 15 minutes - I put them on direct heat for a minute or two to give them some char, and then put them on indirect heat to let the sauce set.

These are the best pictures I have...

Putting a little fire on my ribs. Rotating them in and out of the flame.


Garnished with sesame seads and scallions....


Perfect bite.


Tastes about like they look...

This post was edited on 10/21/20 at 4:54 pm
Posted by NOLAGT
Over there
Member since Dec 2012
13532 posts
Posted on 10/21/20 at 2:11 pm to
I’m assuming I don’t have to cook them today to submit?

Smoked, Sous Vide, deep-fried ribs.

I first used some killer hogs AP and hot BBQ rub and smoked them for 1 hour at 150 with some cherry wood.





Then I vac sealed them and put them in the Sous Vide at 150 for 24 hours.





After the SV bath, I let them cool in the fridge for a while until the liquid in the bag solidified into fat/jelly/paste. I used that as the binder for the batter. Cut into individual bones and rolled in a flour cornstarch and bbq rub seasoned batter.





And then deep-fried at 350 until golden brown and fall of the bone tender.





This post was edited on 10/21/20 at 2:22 pm
Posted by Jax-Tiger
Port Saint Lucie, FL
Member since Jan 2005
24747 posts
Posted on 10/21/20 at 2:15 pm to
Damn, that's different...

All the submissions look good...
Posted by NOLAGT
Over there
Member since Dec 2012
13532 posts
Posted on 10/21/20 at 2:21 pm to
quote:

Damn, that's different...



Not to toot my own horn but they are fan fuken tastic

Put some bbq sauce in a squirt bottle and drizzle some on the ribs before eating.
Posted by Janky
Team Primo
Member since Jun 2011
35957 posts
Posted on 10/21/20 at 2:36 pm to
I love fried ribs. They taste like cracklins but without all of the fat.
Posted by GeauxTigers0107
South Louisiana
Member since Oct 2009
9729 posts
Posted on 10/21/20 at 2:42 pm to
Agreed. I do them from time to time but always fry them naked.

I smoked two racks of baby backs two weeks ago but only took one finished pic...none from when I sliced them. Maybe I'll catch the next challenge.
Posted by NOLAGT
Over there
Member since Dec 2012
13532 posts
Posted on 10/21/20 at 2:45 pm to
quote:

Agreed. I do them from time to time but always fry them naked


I have done them in the past naked but IMO the SV is what takes them to the next level. They usually dont fall off the bone/come off clean for me when I just fry them. The 24hrs in the SV bath makes them fall off with ease and clean. The last time I smoked them first for a well worth addition of flavor and smell. I might go 2hrs next time.
Posted by GeauxTigers0107
South Louisiana
Member since Oct 2009
9729 posts
Posted on 10/21/20 at 2:47 pm to
Great idea using the SV. I don't have one and never plan on getting one but I can see the advantage.

Maybe I'll smoke them and just boil them after....



Posted by Jax-Tiger
Port Saint Lucie, FL
Member since Jan 2005
24747 posts
Posted on 10/21/20 at 2:48 pm to
quote:

I'm very curious about those style of grills. I've been looking at building myself something similar to that but with the offset fire and and angle-adjustable racks.


I'm considering this. I don't NEED it, but I WANT it. Just for the "cool" factor. Basically, you take the grates from your grill and put it in this contraption and the top grate is fixed, but the handle moves the bottom grate, which has the coals up and down so the coals can be anwhere from 12" to 1.5" from your food.

Tuscan Style kettle attachment



This post was edited on 10/21/20 at 2:53 pm
Posted by MeridianDog
Home on the range
Member since Nov 2010
14198 posts
Posted on 10/21/20 at 2:50 pm to
Best rib dish I have seen here so far.
Posted by GeauxTigers0107
South Louisiana
Member since Oct 2009
9729 posts
Posted on 10/21/20 at 2:51 pm to
Idk...those Asian ribs by Jax look pretty dang good too
Posted by xXLSUXx
New Orleans, LA
Member since Oct 2010
10306 posts
Posted on 10/21/20 at 3:12 pm to
Great thread. This is why I come to the F&DB. Fantastic job so far by everyone.
Posted by Jax-Tiger
Port Saint Lucie, FL
Member since Jan 2005
24747 posts
Posted on 10/21/20 at 3:35 pm to
quote:

Great thread. This is why I come to the F&DB. Fantastic job so far by everyone.


Kudos to Darla for managing this. We need to make sure we keep this concept going. I'm sure we'll tweak it a little and get into a cadence. I like having at least 2 weeks between submit dates.

I agree, looking at the different pics of different entries is worth checking the board for.
Posted by tigersmanager
Member since Jun 2010
7387 posts
Posted on 10/21/20 at 4:05 pm to
Awesome job guys
Posted by Lambdatiger1989
NOLA
Member since Jan 2012
2290 posts
Posted on 10/21/20 at 4:18 pm to
Gua Bao with Braised Pork Short Ribs
Ingredients:
2 lbs Pork Short ribs,Hoisin Sauce, Soy Sauce, Ginger, Garlic. Five Spice, and Brown Sugar

Combine all ingredients in a dutch oven and top with 2/3 cup water. Stir and cover. Bake at 300 degrees for 3 hrs

Remove ribs from sauce and allow to cool. While they are cooling, simmer braising liquid on low until it reduces by half(about 20 minutes). Once cool, remove bones and shred ribs and return to braising liquid to coat the meat. I used store bought Bao buns, but they are easy to make from scratch, just a little time consuming. Slice each bao open, fill with meat and top with sliced pickled mustard greens, cilantro, green onions, and chopped unsalted peanuts. Enjoy!



This post was edited on 10/21/20 at 4:20 pm
Posted by ruger35
Baton Rouge, LA
Member since Feb 2009
1588 posts
Posted on 10/21/20 at 4:59 pm to
All of these Asian dishes are so appealing to the eyes, great job fellas! I guess I was way off on my thinking it would be nothing but smoked ribs.
Posted by Darla Hood
Near that place by that other place
Member since Aug 2012
13939 posts
Posted on 10/21/20 at 5:11 pm to
I'm laughing about all the Asian flavors, too. I don't know how to grill or use a smoker, so I was trying to come up with something different.

I'm impressed though. I'm going to be trying some of the others, if not the cooking method, the seasonings and spices.

I love all of the submissions and I hope there will be more!

PS - To Jax, don't thank me, thank YOU.
Posted by nerd guy
Grapevine
Member since Dec 2008
12715 posts
Posted on 10/21/20 at 5:48 pm to
Darla's ribs and those fried ribs look damn good.
Posted by LoneStar23
USA
Member since Aug 2019
5174 posts
Posted on 10/21/20 at 6:59 pm to
I was actually pretty disappointed how my ribs turned out so I won't be submitting a dish, maybe next time

Eta: also laughing at all the Asian inspired dishes
This post was edited on 10/21/20 at 7:03 pm
Posted by nerd guy
Grapevine
Member since Dec 2008
12715 posts
Posted on 10/21/20 at 7:13 pm to
I had the ingredients so I thought I'd post something. Usually will do beef short ribs or lamb curry but tried pork ribs. Was very good. Definitely will add it to the rotation. Certainly the least appetizing of the submissions.





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