BBQ AND PICNIC-INSPIRED RECIPES TO PAIR WITH POPULAR EL DORADO COUNTY VARIETALS

FROM RALEY’S AND BEL AIR

JULY 2009

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Featured recipe – Memphis Style Ribs
Pair with – Zinfandel

Ingredients
2 tbsp. paprika 

1 tbsp. onion powder 

1-1/2 tsp. pepper 

1-1/4 tsp. salt 

1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper 

1 rack pork ribs 

Soaked wood chips 

Memphis Moppin' Sauce (see separate recipe here: http://www.raleys.com/www/apps/recipes/recipe.jsp?recipeid=346277)

Directions: Prep time: 10 minutes, Cook time: 2 to 3 hours 


Stir together seasonings in a small bowl. Rub over the surface of ribs, putting most of the mixture on the top. Place soaked chips in a wood chip basket and place directly on coals or on gas grill over high heat. When chips begin to smoke, place ribs on grill over indirect heat. (Using indirect heat is important to not char the outside of the meat. See p. 52 for indirect heat instructions.) Cook for 1 to 2 hours, turning once or twice and adding more wood chips as necessary to maintain smoke. Remove from grill and place in a large shallow pan. Add 1 inch of water to pan and seal well with heavy duty foil. Return to grill and cook over very low heat or in 300°F oven for 1 hour. Cut into individual ribs and serve with Memphis Moppin' Sauce. ¬Makes 6 servings.

Additional recipes:
Varietal: Grenache
Recipe: Grilled Chile, Chorizo and Avocado Pizzas
http://www.raleys.com/www/apps/recipes/recipe.jsp?recipeid=836357

Varietal: Syrah
Recipe: Smoky Tomato Tapenade Steaks
http://www.raleys.com/www/apps/recipes/recipe.jsp?recipeid=787435

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