Deep-Rubbed, Slow Roasted Pork Ribs

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Most barbecue cooks have their favorite dry rub recipe. This one is from the National Pork Producers Council. It calls for rinsing the rub off the ribs before cooking, a technique some cooks might choose not to use. The ribs can be rubbed and kept refrigerated for up to two days.

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Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup coarse salt

  • 1/4 cup dark brown sugar

  • 4 garlic cloves, minced

  • 2 tablespoons minced yellow onion

  • 4 teaspoons crushed black pepper

  • 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes

  • 1 teaspoon crushed thyme

  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger

  • 1 /2 teaspoon ground cloves

  • 1 /2 teaspoon ground allspice

  • 4 pounds pork back ribs

Instructions

Mix all rub the ingredients together in a small bowl. Thoroughly rub the mixture over all surfaces of the ribs. Refrigerate the ribs, covered, for up to 2 days.

Remove the ribs from the refrigerator, rinse the ribs thoroughly and pat them dry. Cook the ribs over indirect heat, with a banked medium-hot fire in a covered grill, for 1 1 /2 to 2 hours, turning occasionally, until very tender.

 

Spit roasted Chicken with spicy wild rice stuffing

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Roasting the chicken along with the stuffing makes for an easy dinner. To complete the meal, cut zucchinis lengthwise and brush them with chile oil. Grill during the last 15 to 20 minutes of cooking, remove and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.

Ingredients

  • 1 2-1/2 to 3-pound whole chicken
  • 3 tablespoons barbecue dry rub for chicken
  • ½ cup wild rice
  • ½ cup white rice
  • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • ½ cup chopped onions
  • 4 sun-dried tomatoes chopped
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne powder
  • ½ teaspoon dried sage, crumbled

Instructions

Rub the chicken with the barbecue rub, being sure to put some under the skin. Allow the rub to penetrate at room temperature while you prepare the stuffing.

In a sauce pan, cover the wild rice with 1-1/3 cups boiling water, return to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 40 to 45 minutes or until tender. It is not necessary to drain the rice thoroughly, but drain off any excess water.

Sauté the white rice in the oil for 2 to 3 minutes. Bring the broth to a boil, add the white rice, and return to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes. Do not drain.

Add the wild rice, onions, tomatoes, cayenne, and sage to the rice and mix well. Spoon the mixture loosely into the chicken cavities. Secure the neck skin to the back of the chicken. Insert the spit rod through the bird, tie the wings together, and tightly secure the bird to the rod.

Place a drip pan under the bird on the grill, lower the cover and grill over a medium heat for 2 hours or until the chicken is done.

Frango Piri-Piri

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This dish originates from Africa but was adopted by the Portuguese and is now one of their main dishes served in restaurants, cafés, and bars. It is a simple but tasty dish, and is a fond memory for me. The dish is usually served with crisp hot french fries, but you could serve boiled new potatoes if you prefer. Note: This recipe requires advance preparation.

Ingredients

For the Chicken:

  • 1 medium sized chicken, washed

  • 1 cup Molho de Piri-Piri (see recipe)

  • Pinch of ground piri-piri chiles (or substitute piquin or Thai)

  • Pinch of oregano (fresh or dried)

  • Romaine lettuce

  • 1 medium red onion, sliced and separated into rings

  • 2 large tomatoes, chopped

  • 1/4 cup Molho de Piri-Piri (see recipe)

  • 1 lemon, sliced for garnish

For the Molho de Piri-Piri:

  • 1 cup olive oil

  • 1.5 tablespoons ground piri-piris or substitute piquin or Thai chles

  • 1/2 tablespoon paprika

  • 1 clove garlic, minced, or more to tasted

  • 2 teaspoons sea salt

  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oreganoFo

 

Instructions

For the Chicken:

lace the chicken on a cutting board and split it lengthways at the breastbone (but not in two halves) so that it will lie flat. Then flatten it as much as possible with a mallet. Place the chicken in a shallow glass pan and more the Molho over it. Marinate, covered, in the refrigerator for 3 hours.

Remove the chicken and sprinkle over it some of the ground piri-piri and oregano. Grill the chicken over coals or gas until done. (It can also be baked in the glass pan with the marinade.)

Chop the chicken coarsely.

Arrange the lettuce on four plates, add the onion rings and tomatoes, and top with the chicken. Serve garnished with lemon slices and a small bowl of the Molho as a dressing.

 

For the Molho de Piri-Piri:

Combine the ingredients in a jar and shake vigorously. Then store in a refrigerator for a few weeks to blend the flavors

 

 

Sweet Chile Sauce

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Sweet chile sauces, popular in Asian cuisines, are available in Asian markets–or you can make your own, like this recipe from Chef Russell Siu. This recipe uses the larger and milder Thai chiles.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup mirin (sweetened rice wine)

  • ½ cup soy sauce

  • 1/4 cup sugar

  • 1/4 cup sake

  • 1/4 cup cornstarch mixed with water until smooth

  • 1/4 cup minced Thai chiles (prik chee fa)

Instructions

In a non-reactive pot, add the mirin, soy sauce, sugar, and sake and bring to a boil. Thicken by adding the cornstarch and water and stirring well. Simmer over low heat for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and add the chiles.

Sweet Chile Chicken Tidbits

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Here’s another great recipe from Russell Siu that’s incredibly easy to make. You can add some heat by adding a hotter sauce to the sweet chile sauce. Serve these tidbits over rice accompanied by a spinach salad.

Ingredients

  • ½ cup flour

  • ½ cup cornstarch

  • 4 chicken thighs, deboned and cut into 1 ½ inch cubes

  • Vegetable oil for deep frying

  • ½ cup Asian sweet chile sauce (see recipe below)

Instructions

In a bowl, combine the flour and cornstarch. Season the chicken with salt and pepper and dredge in the flour mixture, shaking off the excess. Deep fry the tidbits in 350°F oil for 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels and toss in the sweet chile sauce.