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TUSCAN-STYLE PORK RIBS WITH BALSAMIC GLAZE

Fix-it And Enjoy-it Cookbook
by Phyllis Pellman Good

Makes: 6-8 servings
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Standing (or Chilling) Time: 2-8 hours
Baking Time: 2 hours, 15 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp. olive oil
• 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh rosemary leaves, or 1 tsp. dried rosemary
• 1½ Tbsp. kosher salt
• 1½ Tbsp fennel seeds, or 1½ tsp. ground fennel
• 2 tsp. pepper
• 2 tsp. fresh chopped sage, or 1 tsp. dried sage
• 2 tsp. fresh chopped thyme, or ½ tsp. dried thyme
• 2 tsp. paprika
• 1 tsp. crushed red pepper, optional, depending on how much heat you like
• 1 tsp. ground coriander
• 1/2 tsp. ground allspice
• 6 lbs. pork ribs
• 3 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
 

Directions

1. In a small bowl, combine olive oil, rosemary, salt, fennel seeds, pepper, sage, thyme, paprika, red pepper, coriander, and allspice.

2. Rub spice paste all over ribs and let stand at room temperature for 2 hours, or refrigerate overnight.

3. Preheat oven to 325°.

4. Arrange ribs on a large, rimmed baking sheet or roasting pan, meaty side up.

5. Roast ribs uncovered for 2 hours or until tender.

6. Preheat broiler. Brush meaty side of ribs with balsamic vinegar and broil 6 inches from heat until browned, about 2 minutes.

7. Let stand for 5 minutes, then cut between ribs, or serve in slabs.

Tip: You can use this glaze on pork chops, lamb chops, and cuts of chicken.
 

J.B. Miller, Indianapolis, IN

Reprinted from Fix-it and Enjoy-it! Cookbook. Copyright by Good Books. Used by permission. All rights reserved.