Pork Rib Trimmings

Richard Fl

Every now and then someone wants to find a use for the trimmings when making St Louis. Someone recently did sausage. Here is my solution. Sorry no pics.

Chili, Pork, BGE Red Neck, Richard Fl

OH, what to do with the leftover meat from trimming pork ribs!


INGREDIENTS:
4 Lbs. Pork Riblets, Trimming of St Louis Ribs
6 Lbs Pork, Country Rins, Bone in
1 Cup Green/Red Bell Peppers, Chopped
4 Large Onions, Coarse Chopped
2 Ribs Celery, Chopped
3 Tbs. Jalapeños, Chopped
2 Cans Beer
2 Bunches Cilantro, Chopped, Leaves Only
2 10 Ozs Rotel, Original
4 14 1/2 Ozs Tomatoes, Crushed
1 14 1/2 Ozs Stewed Tomatoes
3 Cups Tomatoe Juice
2 4 1/2 Ozs Can Green Chilis, Chopped
2 15 1/2 Ozs Can Kidney Beans, Red/Pink, include liquid
1 7 Ozs Can Chipolte Sauce
2 Cups Pork/Beef/Chicken Stock
1 Tbs Red Pepper, Coarse Ground
3 Tsp Chili Powder, Chimayo
2 Tbs Pepper, White, Ground
2 Tsp Cayenne pepper
2 Limes, Juice of
4 Tsp Cumin
3 Tbs Garlic, Coarse, Chopped
4 Tbs Oregano, Mexican
Salt/Pepper to taste
1/2 Stick Butter




Procedure:
1 Cook the meat in a pot on the stove for about 2 1/2-3 hours. Turn off and when cool, drain the liquid--save some for the stock, and degrease it, separate the meat from the bones and fat. yielded about 6 cups of meat.
2 BGE 300°F-325°F, indirect, plate setter legs up, spacers under the DO, no top. I prefer to sauté the veggies on the stove, but the egg will work also. 2-3 pieces of apple wood for smoke flavor.
3 In heavy 9 quart Dutch Oven, saute onions, celery, garlic, add tomatoes, liquids, spices. Cook on simmer for 3 hours. Stir about every 30 minutes so it does not stick.
4 After 2 1/2-3 hours, add cilantro, pre-cooked pork, beans w/liquid. Cook 2 more hours., may need to add some more tomato juice if it starts to get dry. Add 1/2 stick butter at end for texture.Serve or reheat second day for better flavor. Freezes well.


Yield: 9 Quarts
Preparation time: 45 minutes
Cooking time: 5 hours
Ready in: 6 hours

Recipe Type
Dutch Oven, Main Dish, Side Dish

Recipe Source
Source: BGE Forum, Richard Fl, 2008/04/25