Pork Loin Rib Ends Seared, Braised and Glazed

Ingredients

• 3 lbs pork loin rib ends (country style ribs)

Marinade Ingredients

• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes, chipotle
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 cup chopped scallion
• 2-3 garlic cloves

Braising

• 3 slices bacon, chopped
• 1 onion, rough chopped
• 3 carrots, sliced
• 2 celery ribs, sliced thick
• 3 garlic cloves, sliced
• 3 sprigs fresh thyme
• 1 cup hot water
• 12 ounces beer

Glaze

• 1/3 cup braising liquid
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1/2 cup orange marmalade or apricot jam

Directions

1. 1

   In a blender add all the marinade ingredients and blend till chunky smooth.

2. 2

   Rub into ribs all the marinade, place in a zip lock bag.

3. 3

   Refrigerate for 6 hours or over night.

4. 4

   Preheat grill to 350.

5. 5

   Over direct heat cook bacon in a heavy bottom pot. I use mu cast iron.

6. 6

   Meanwhile sear ribs just to brown.

7. 7

   Add the onion, carrots, celery, garlic and cook for 3-5 minutes.

8. 8

   Add hot water, thyme, and seared ribs.

9. 9

   Add beer just to rim of ribs.

10. 10

    Place top on pot and move to indirect heat.

11. 11

    Close grill top. Grill for 1 1/2 -2 hours till tender.

12. 12

    Go enjoy a drink and a dip in the pool.

13. 13

    Mix braising liquid, honey and marmalade.

14. 14

    Brush ribs with glaze.

15. 15

    Place over direct heat to bubble and brown. Just a couple minutes each side.

16. 16

    Serve the veggies along side the ribs.