Pork Loin Rib Ends Seared, Braised And Glazed - cooking recipe

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 1/2 cup apricot jam

Preparation

In a blender add all the marinade ingredients and blend till chunky smooth.
Rub into ribs all the marinade, place in a zip lock bag.
Refrigerate for 6 hours or over night.
Preheat grill to 350.
Over direct heat cook bacon in a heavy bottom pot. I use mu cast iron.
Meanwhile sear ribs just to brown.
Add the onion, carrots, celery, garlic and cook for 3-5 minutes.
Add hot water, thyme, and seared ribs.
Add beer just to rim of ribs.
Place top on pot and move to indirect heat.
Close grill top. Grill for 1 1/2 -2 hours till tender.
Go enjoy a drink and a dip in the pool.
Mix braising liquid, honey and marmalade.
Brush ribs with glaze.
Place over direct heat to bubble and brown. Just a couple minutes each side.
Serve the veggies along side the ribs.