Zesty Lemon Spareribs Food

HERBED LEMON SPARERIBS

Steps:

• In a large stockpot, cover ribs with boiling water, cover and bring to boil.
• Reduce heat and simmer for 45 to 60 minutes or until ribs are tender.
• Drain and let cool, pack into large heavy plastic bag.
• Combine oil, garlic, parsley, lemon rind, lemon juice, thyme, rosemary, sage, savory, marjoram, pepper, mint, allspice, cumin and cayenne, pour over ribs, coating meat evenly.
• Tie bag closed, place in large bowl and marinate in refrigerator for 8 to 24 hours, turning bag over periodically (Note: there is just enough marinade to cover ribs, not to swish around).
• Remove ribs, reserving any marinade, bring ribs to room temperature.
• Cook on greased grill over hot coals or on high setting for about 10 minutes per side or until meat comes away from bone, brushing occasionally with any marinade.
• Season with salt to taste after cooking.
• Cut into serving sized portions of 3 to 4 ribs.
• Garnish: Cut lemons into wedges.
• Garnish ribs with lemon wedges, and lemon rind and thyme, if using.

LEMON GARLIC SHORT RIBS

Steps:

• Mix the lemon zest, oil, oregano, rosemary, garlic, red pepper flakes, and salt together in a small bowl.
• Rub the mixture over the meat until it is well coated; cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours but preferably overnight.
• Remove meat from refrigerator at least 30 minutes before sauteing.
• Heat a large skillet over med-high heat; add beef a few pieces at a time and saute until browned on all sides; remove the meat to the insert of a 5- to 7-quart slow cooker.
• Add the wine and beef broth to the skillet and scrape up the browned bits on the bottom of the pan.
• Transfer the liquid to the slow cooker; cover and cook on high for 3 1/2 to 4 hours or on low for 8 hours.
• Remove the beef from the slow cooker and cover with foil.
• Let meat rest for 10-15 minutes.
• Skim off any fat from the sauce, then taste and adjust the seasoning.
• Serve the beef with the sauce spooned over the top.