My Old Man's Ribs

bob.bud

I went nostalgic Sunday and decided to make some ribs the way my old man used to make them for the family. He typically made spareribs in his cooks, but I went with the baby backs that I had on hand. Marinated them overnight in his soy sauce and beer concoction that had bay leaf, garlic, black pepper, paprika, and crush red pepper flakes. It is a smell that can bring me back to countless backyard BBQs and picnics.

The ribs:

A view of both levels (the mess on the foil was not the problem, it was what built up on the fire ring):

Shoestring fries with rosemary and garlic:

SGH

Shoestring fries and ribs, two of my very favorites. The grub looks wonderful brother. Nice job  

NPHuskerFL

Solid looking ribs. I like the fries too. We like baking straw fries with a quick broil at the end vs frying (both methods are tasty). Nice work. 

paqman

Very nice!

rmercier

I would like the recipe please

Fred19Flintstone

Sounds like your Old Man knew how to Que!  

News2u

Meat crept up that bone beautifully. Nice.

ruger35

Love the ribs and fries. If you can get it try Redfish Magic on some hot fries.

nolaegghead

That grub is one of my very favorites my friend

texaswig

It's hard to beat that food that brings you back and connects you with family past and present. 

Judy Mayberry

@rmercier +1--It would be nice of you to share the recipe!

johnnyp

Looks great. I love going back to childhood classics 

bob.bud

@rmercier and @Judy Mayberry, let me start by saying, like many recipe adaptations, there is no exact science. Here is my take on my father's work:

Ingredients:

•  2 racks of spare ribs (baby backs work just as well)
•  2 cloves of garlic
•  1 bay leaf
•  Soy Sauce (enough to have the ribs submerged)
•  Black pepper to taste (I’d guess a tsp maybe two)
•  Paprika to taste (I’d guess a tsp maybe two)
•  Crushed red pepper flakes (a few shakes)
•  ½ or the entire beer you just opened – for my old man, this was typically  a Bud. For me, this could be an All Day IPA from Founder’s

Ideally let the ribs marinate overnight, but you can get away with shorter in a pinch. Play with the recipe to your liking. With the soy, I give this an oriental slant and serve with white rice and pick a veggie.

If you give this a go, I would love to see your work.

BIll-W221

That's a great looking meal !!!!

YukonRon

Love the throwback menu served. Great looking grub.

Monty77

looks great, makes me want some now

YYZegger

Looks great!  The memory of smells is very strong in my mind also.