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    >>> now on "happy 4th of july today" we are grilling with baby back ribs .

    >> tanya is the chef and owner of brown sugar kitchen in oakland. nice to see you.

    >> thank you.

    >> welcome back after a ten-year absence.

    >> thank you.

    >> where have you been?

    >> been busy running a couple of restaurants.

    >> good for you.

    >> we serve this dish at both of our restaurants.

    >> what ribs?

    >> these are babybacks. brown sugar pineapple glaze.

    >> ignore that last segment we did.

    >> exactly. we start with the raw babyback. just so people know, it's called babyback, but it's not from a baby pig or anything. nothing to get, you know, concerned about. there is a membrane here you want to pull off. start with that.

    >> la, la, la, la. take a paring knife and make a little incision. it's easy to pull with a towel.

    >> i don't like the word "membrane."

    >> you want to take it off because otherwise they won't fall off the bone.

    >> oh!

    >> tanya.

    >> that's the main reason.

    >> i have this spice mixture . jerk spice blend. it has pepper, paprika, warming spices, cinnamon, nutmeg, things we don't usually use as americans in meats. it's really a wonderful combination of spices. aromatic.

    >> what is happening here?

    >> our wet marinade.

    >> of course.

    >> first i rub the ribs with the dry. then we put a wet marinade with red onions and jalapeno.

    >> what about this stuff?

    >> i pour this over. that is for those who want to spice it up. h habanero before you go to the grill. baby backs are lean ribs. they cook fast on the grill and they get tender pretty fast. it's not like a spare rib where you need hours and hours. while it's cooking, i glaze it. this is where the pine app rub sugar comes in. it's a reduction of pine app juice, brown sugar .

    >> sounds good.

    >> you use brown sugar in every recipe?

    >> not every recipe, but a lot.

    >> come down here. we have about a minute left.

    >> i have pineapple. i serve it with a pineapple salsa. i like to grill them to intensify the flavor.

    >> come back here.

    >> let's start eating.

    >> that's delicious.

    >> here is the final with the pineapple salsa on top.

    >> the crew is going to go crazy.

    >> potato salad with yukon gold potatoes and confetti corn bread . and reisling from oakland. a local winery.

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updated 6/29/2012 3:25:00 PM ET 2012-06-29T19:25:00

Recipe: Brown Sugar Kitchen jerk baby back ribs with pineapple salsa

Ingredients
  • Jerk spice
  • 2 tablespoons garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon ground allspice
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
  • 2 teaspoons cascabel or ancho chile powder
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons ground cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • Combine all spices in a small bowl
  • Jerk wet marinade
  • 1/2 cup cider vinegar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 3/4 cup soy sauce
  • 3/4 cup canola oil
  • 1 cup sliced red onions
  • 1/4 cup sliced jalapeno peppers or 1 tablespoon diced scotch bonnet peppers, stems and seeds removed
  • Habanero vinegar
  • 1 habanero chile, stems and seeds removed
  • 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
  • Puree habanero chile with white wine vinegar in a food processor. Pour into a small bowl.
  • Pineapple glaze
  • 2 six-ounce cans pineapple juice
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • Combine pineapple juice and brown sugar in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil and cook over medium heat until sauce is thick and reduced to about 1/3
  • Pineapple salsa
  • 1/2 pineapple, core included, chopped (about 2 cups)
  • ⅓ cup red onion, diced
  • ⅓ cup jalapeno peppers, diced
  • ⅓ cup red pepper pepper, diced
  • ⅓ cup cilantro, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • Salt, to taste
  • Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl. Refrigerate until using.
Preparation

Wash ribs and remove the thin membrane covering the back of the ribs. Coat ribs evenly with jerk spice. Arrange ribs in a 17 x 12 x 1-inch baking pan. Pour wet jerk marinade over ribs. Cover baking pan with foil and refrigerate overnight. Remove racks of ribs from marinade. Bring ribs to room temperature, about 30 minutes. Brush with habanero vinegar. Prepare grill for cooking over indirect heat with medium-hot charcoal (moderate heat for gas).

To cook ribs using a charcoal grill: Lightly oil grill rack, then transfer ribs to area of rack with no coals underneath and cook, covered with lid, until tender, 1. to 2 hours. Add coals as needed to maintain medium heat. After 45 minutes, brush the ribs with the pineapple glaze and brush them two or three more times before serving. When the ribs are done, they'll be well browned and the meat will have shrunk back from the ends of the bones. Transfer ribs to a cutting board and let stand 5 minutes before cutting into individual ribs.

To cook ribs using a gas grill: Lightly oil grill rack, then transfer ribs to rack above shutoff burner. Grill, covered with lid, until tender, 1. to 2 hours. After 45 minutes, brush the ribs with the pineapple glaze and brush them two or three more times before serving. When the ribs are done, they'll be well browned and the meat will have shrunk back from the ends of the bones. Transfer ribs to a cutting board and let stand 5 minutes before cutting into individual ribs. Garnish with pineapple salsa.

Serving Size

Makes 2 (2 pound) racks baby back ribs. Serves 4 to 6

Recipe: B-side potato salad

Ingredients
  • 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, washed and cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 2 hard boiled eggs, diced
  • 1/4 cup diced scallions
  • 1/2 cup diced celery
  • 3/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • Juice of one lemon
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon stone ground mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
Preparation

Place russet potatoes in large pot. Add water to cover. Boil until potatoes are tender but not mushy, about 15 minutes. Drain in a large colander. Place in large bowl. Combine remaining ingredients in a small bowl. Gently fold into potatoes.

Serving Size

Serves 4 to 6

Recipe: BSK confetti cornbread

Ingredients
  • 1 egg
  • 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup stone ground cornmeal
  • 4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons coarse salt
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 4 ounces unsalted butter
  • 3/4 cup cooked corn kernels
  • 1 3/4 tablespoons chopped hot green chiles
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 3 green onions, chopped
Preparation

Place cast iron skillet or corn stick mold in an oven heated to 425 degrees F. In a mixing bowl, whisk together egg and buttermilk. In a separate bowl, mix together flour, cornmeal, baking powder, baking soda, salt and sugar. Add dry ingredients to buttermilk mixture and mix with a wooden spoon; do not over mix. In a small skillet, melt butter and add chiles, red pepper and onions. Cook for 10 minutes until vegetables are soft. Fold corn and pepper mixture into the cornbread batter. Remove skillet from oven and grease with vegetable spray or brush with melted butter. Add batter and bake for 10 to 15 minutes for sticks and 20 to 25 minutes for skillet.

Serving Size

Makes 8 servings

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