PEACH BOURBON BBQ RIBS

PEACH BOURBON BBQ RIBS

This dish is sort of an Asian-fusion that I came up with.  East meets The South!  These ribs are cooked in a slow cooker and finished off on the grill.  The ribs are sticky and sweet, the fresh peach salsa has a little kick, and the sesame jasmine rice pulls it all together.

For the ribs you will need:

• 4 lbs. pork loin ribs
• 1 12-oz jar peach preserves
• 1 cup Saucy Susan
• 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
• 1 Tbsp. Crushed Peppercorn and Garlic Rub*
• 1 Tbsp. bourbon
• 1 Tbsp. yellow mustard
• 1 Tbsp. cider vinegar
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper   

Cut ribs into single-rib portions.  Place ribs in your 4-quart slow cooker.  In a medium bowl, combine peach preserves, onion, peppercorn and garlic rub, bourbon, mustard, vinegar, salt and cayenne pepper; pour over ribs and stir to coat.


Cover and cook on high setting for 4 hours.  Remove ribs from cooking liquid and place on a sheet pan.  Cover with aluminum foil to keep warm.  Pour cooking liquid in a medium sauce pan.  Skim off as much fat as you can.  Bring to a simmer.  Simmer for about 20 minutes, or until slightly thickened.


While sauce is reducing.  Heat up the grill.  When sauce is ready, pour over ribs.  Grill for about 2-3 minutes on each side.


Fresh Peach Salsa:

• 3 large, ripe peaches, cut into 1/2" cubes
• 1 medium cucumber, cut into 1/2" cubes
• 1 red or yellow bell pepper, diced
• 1 small red onion, diced
• Freshly squeezed lime juice from 1 whole lime
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
• 1 Tbsp. honey
• Cilantro for garnish

Combine all the above ingredients in a medium bowl.  Stir to combine and refrigerate until ready to serve.

PRETZEL HOT DOGS

Pretzel Hot Dog

Have you been at the mall and smelled those awesome Pretzel Hot Dogs cooking and wanted one or gotten home from the mall and then wanted one? Well you are in luck because this Pretzel Hot Dog recipe will help you save money instead of buying them at the store and make you happy when you satisfy your cravings.

Pretzel Hot Dogs make a yummy snack or you can turn it into a fun meal. My toddler thought this were just the greatest thing ever. Of course if you would like to make them for a toddler make sure you cut the hot dog into quarters length wise and use less dough.

Pretzel Hot Dog Ingredients

• 2 cups milk
• 1 1/2 tablespoons (2 packets) active dry yeast
• 6 tablespoons brown sugar
• 4 tablespoons butter, melted
• 4 1/2 cups flour
• 2 teaspoons fine salt
• 1/3 cup baking soda
• 3 cups warm water
• Coarse salt
• 8 tablespoons butter, melted
• 12 hot dogs

Pretzel Hot Dog Directions

Warm up the milk in the microwave for just about one and a half minutes. It should be about 110º. If it’s too hot it will kill the yeast. You should be able to comfortably keep your finger in it. Stir in the yeast and one tablespoon of the brown sugar and let it sit for about 10 minutes. Add the butter and remaining sugar. Add the flour about 1 cup at a time and the add the fine salt. Kneed for about 10 minutes with a stand mixer or by hand. Put it in a greased bowl and cover with greased cling wrap. Let rise for 1 hour in a moist, warm place until doubled in size. Preheat the oven to 450º. Punch down dough. Combine the warm water and baking soda in a wide bowl. Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces. Use your hands to roll and stretch the pieces of dough into ropes, about 12 inches long. Wrap one piece of dough around each hot dog. Press the ends of the dough together to hold in place. Then dip in the baking soda water. Place on a greased baking sheet and sprinkle with coarse salt. Bake for about 6-10 minutes or until browned. Dip each in the melted butter while hot.

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