I just got back from an awesome girl’s weekend with my sisters and my mom. It was super fun, but first I have to tell you about Eric, slaving away at home with the kids. He was working in the yard, shaping our bushes with a hedge trimmer, and I get this text: “I cut another power cord.” That’s right, this is the SECOND time he’s accidentally cut his own cord while doing yard work. I pretty much laughed until I cried. Destroying power equipment aside, Eric’s pretty great at being a single dad while I’m off galavanting. Here he is with the kids. Aren’t they adorable?? Us girls had an awesome weekend too. Here’s part of our list of things to do: movie marathoncooking classNo planningsmall hikes every morning or eveninggive each other pedicuresgo to bed on timearts and crafts We did all of them, except for the “go to bed on time” part. Which is a real shame, because I think we were all looking forward to that part. But we’re just too darn entertaining. We kept each other up late every night, either chatting or watching Mr. Darcy fall in love with Elizabeth Bennett. I can’t say I have any regrets. Just baggy eyes. We had a great time at the cooking class, even if it was a little disappointing (not very hands-on). The class was Fried Chicken 101, and basically all I learned is that even trained chefs can’t make fried chicken properly. We had to put almost all of it in the oven to finish cooking the center. It was still super delicious. Let me tell you what else is delicious: these famous ribs (and they’re not even deep fried.) Instead they are rubbed down, slow cooked at a low temperature for 3 hours in the oven, slathered in a killer homemade sauce, and grilled to flavorful perfection. This recipe is from Eric’s grandmother Nana. Her name is Barbara, and the recipe card that she gave me years ago is titled ‘Ribs with “Barb”-ecue Sauce.’ How cute is that? Update 2023: I do love Nana’s sauce and still make it, but I recently developed a go-to BBQ Sauce that I also love. I originally made it to go with Pulled Pork, but I tried it on Nana’s ribs too and it’s amazing. Make both sauces and see which one you like better! Here are all my ribs laid out this year (July 2023, I told you, we make these every year, I figured I should add in some more pictures of the process!) Slather them with sauce, then grill hot hot and get that smokey flavor! Nana always made a HUGE batch of these ribs every year on the 4th of July. She’s passed on now and we continue the tradition even when we’re not in Montana to celebrate with Eric’s family. This year we were at my parents house, and I introduced them to the glorious thing that is Nana’s Ribs, to much moaning of approval. It’s just really hard to not like ribs. Especially when they are slow roasted, slathered, and grilled to perfection. Make it with Potato Salad, my favorite Coleslaw, and Cucumber Salad for the full effect!
More favorite summer dishes:
Slow Cooker Pulled Pork « You could use the rub from this pork for today’s ribs too, if you can’t find Applewood. Smoked Pulled Pork « how to make pulled pork on a gas grill. Homemade BBQ Sauce « I love Nana’s “Barb”-ecue sauce, but this one is also amazing. It’s a little spicier and tangier! Cuban Mojo Marinated Pork « this is the TOP recipe on my site. With good reason, my friends. Asian Pork Tenderloin with Ginger Glaze (Slow Cooker) « this is so easy! Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Peanut-Lime Sauce « Have you ever tried the 5-6-5 method for grilling pork tenderloin? Perfect every time. Facebook | Pinterest | Instagram
