King of Ribs

Tender, juicy, saucy pork ribs are always a crowd favourite. I typically sous vide (85C for four hours) and then finish on the grill. For all the pleasure of ribs, but for something a bit different, I recommend trying Prime Rib Ribs, sometimes known as Beef Short Ribs.

I discovered the cut at my local butcher, they were sold as an uncut side like pork ribs. I went in originally to look at Prime Rib itself, and comparing the cost, $150 versus $40, I decided to try the Prime Rib Ribs. The butcher told me that the cut is a result of cutting off the Prime Rib beef, yet there is plenty of meat both between the bones and also all around it.

I’m not replacing Prime Rib itself which I will always enjoy, but this is a great alternative to pork ribs. FYI to cook Prime Rib, I rest it to get to room temperature, about an hour. Season, then 250F for about 3 hours on a roasting rack. Then I pull it out and rest covered for 1 hour, then blast it at 500F for about 6 minutes to get it browned. No need to rest before slicing.

And after much research, I am happy to share this excellent Prime Rib Ribs recipe, from Food.com

The result was meaty, tender, and saucy. I wouldn’t change a thing about this recipe. We were three people and this would easily feed 4-5ppl with side dishes. We utilized our leftovers two ways, one as a a Prime Rib Welsh Rarebit, and secondly made a beef broth which we turned into a hearty ramen soup.

INGREDIENTS

• 6 -7 lbs beef bones (prime rib roast bones)

• salt

• pepper

• 1 teaspoon garlic powder (optional or to taste)

• 1 -2 tablespoon minced fresh garlic

• 2 1⁄2cups ketchup

• 1⁄2 - 3⁄4cup cider vinegar (can use white vinegar also or half and half)

• 1⁄4cup sugar

• 1⁄3cup brown sugar (or to taste)

• 3 teaspoons chili powder

• 1⁄4teaspoon cayenne pepper (or to taste)

• 2 teaspoons mustard powder

• 2 large onions, coarsley chopped

• salt and pepper

DIRECTIONS

• Preheat oven to 350 F

• Prepare and grease a casserole or baking pan (large enough to hold ribs and sauce).

• Season prime rib bones with salt, pepper and garlic powder.

• Place the ribs in the casserole dish, and bake uncovered in a 350 degree oven for about 45-50 minutes; drain any fat.

• In a bowl mix together the garlic, ketchup vineger, both sugars, chili powder, cayenne pepper and mustard powder; mix well to combine.

• Add in chopped onions; mix well.

• Pour the sauce over ribs, and mix with your hands to coat the ribs.

• Bake uncovered for about 1 - 1-1/2 hours or until the beef (or pork) ribs are tender (baste occasionally, and season sauce salt and pepper if desired).

ENDS