Missouri Baby Back Ribs with Apple Slaw
- 8 pounds baby back ribs, membranes removed, cut into 4-rib sections
- Finely grated zest of 2 lemons
- 1/4 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
- 2 tablespoons minced chives
- 1 tablespoon minced tarragon
- 1 tablespoon minced thyme
- 1 1/2 cups Ham Hock Stock
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 3 tablespoons grapeseed oil
- 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
- 1 pound Napa cabbage, finely shredded (4 cups)
- 2 large Granny Smith apples, julienned
- Preheat the broiler.
- Peel the membrane from the underside of the ribs and place them, skinned side up, on 2 rimmed baking sheets.
- Broil the ribs 6 inches from the heat, turning once, until browned on both sides, 8 to 10 minutes per sheet.
- Preheat the oven to 350.
- In a small bowl, mix the lemon zest with 2 tablespoons of the parsley and the chives, tarragon and thyme.
- Brush the ribs with some of the Ham Hock Stock over the ribs and sprinkle with half of the herb mixture.
- Season the ribs with salt and pepper and bake for about 1 hour, without turning, until very tender; baste the ribs with the stock and sprinkle with the herb mixture several times while baking.
- Transfer the ribs to a cutting board and cut into individual ribs.
- Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk the oil with the vinegar and season with salt and pepper.
- Add the cabbage, apples and the remaining 2 tablespoons of chopped parsley and toss to coat.
- Serve with the ribs.
baby back ribs, lemons, flatleaf parsley, chives, tarragon, thyme, ham, salt, grapeseed oil, cider vinegar, cabbage, apples
Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/missouri-baby-back-ribs-apple-slaw (may not work)