Thursday, June 11, 2009

20-Minute Barbecue Ribs

20-Minute Barbecue Ribs

The Pampered Chef Deep Covered Baker allows you to prepare barbecue ribs in the microwave, cutting their cooking time in half. They're hearty, delicious and the perfect recipe for quick summer entertaining!

Ribs
  • 1 rack (2½-3 pounds) pork loin back ribs (baby back ribs)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
  • ¼ cup water

Smoky Barbecue Sauce
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • ¼ cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Smoky Barbecue Rub
  • 2 teaspoons cider vinegar or white vinegar

For ribs:
  1. Remove the membrane from rack of ribs using Boning Knife (see Cook's Tip).
  2. Season both sides of ribs with salt and black pepper.
  3. Cut between each bone to separate rack into individual ribs.
  4. Arrange ribs, cut side down, in two layers in Deep Covered Baker.
  5. Add water.
  6. Microwave, covered, on HIGH 8 minutes.
  7. Turn ribs over.
  8. Microwave on HIGH 7-10 minutes or until Pocket Thermometer registers 160°F when
  9. inserted into meatiest part of ribs alongside bones and ribs are no longer pink.

For sauce:
  1. Combine ketchup, brown sugar, barbecue rub and vinegar in (1.5-qt.) Saucepan.
  2. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally; remove from heat.
To prepare final product:
  1. Transfer ribs to Stainless (4-qt.) Mixing Bowl.
  2. Add 1 cup of the sauce and toss to coat.
  3. Heat Grill Pan over medium heat 5 minutes.
  4. Place ribs onto pan; cook 4-6 minutes or until grill marks appear, brushing with remaining sauce and turning once.
  5. Transfer ribs to a serving platter.
  6. Serve immediately.

Yield: 4 servings
Nutrients per serving: Calories 590, Total Fat 38 g, Saturated Fat 14 g, Cholesterol 155 mg, Carbohydrate 30 g, Protein 31 g, Sodium 1430 mg, Fiber 0 g

Cook's Tip: The membrane found underneath the rack is not only tough, but it also holds in excess fat. Removing the membrane helps to render out the fat during cooking. To remove the membrane, lay the rack meaty side down. Using the tip of the Boning Knife, gently cut under the membrane on one corner. Using a paper towel, grasp the corner of the membrane and gently pull it away from the bones. Trim any visible fat along the underside of the rack.

©The Pampered Chef, Ltd., 2007

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