finger-lickin' good ribs

dry rub:
1 c dark brown sugar or maple sugar
1 1/2 T celery salt
1 T paprika
2 tsp dry mustard
1 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp onion powder
ribs of choice...baby back pork ribs are my fave
extra virgin olive oil
fave barbecue sauce

• blend dry rub ingredients together
• let stand, uncovered, mix periodically for about 2 hrs or until moisture is gone from the sugar
• cover and use when ready

• rub olive oil all over ribs
• rub the dry rub generously over both sides of the ribs
• let sit for 2 hrs in the refrigerator or overnight

• bake in an over on a rack (line the pan with foil for easier clean up), cover with foil at 350 degrees for 2-3 hours, until fork tender
• cool and refrigerate until ready to grill or prepare grill if ready to use immediately
• spread fave barbecue sauce on the ribs and grill on HIGH for a little crisp and grill flavor
• grill 3-5 minutes or until desired crispness
• ENJOY!!!

variations:  amazing on a whole chicken butterflied and grilled or beer can chicken is delicious, pork roast for pulled pork, grilled cauliflower

discovered by Char 

simply dressing made easy

1/2 c grapeseed or avocado oil (extra virgin olive oil ok but can be a little heavy)
3 T cider vinegar (Bragg's is best)
1-2 cloves minced garlic (to taste)  
1-2 tsp Kosher or sea salt and maybe more (salt is the finishing touch!)

shake it, shake it and taste....add more salt as needed

options:

• if you prefer a super zesty flavor, add another T of cider vinegar
• if you are a Mazza's salad lover....add more garlic
• can be used as a dressing or marinade for chicken
• double or triple recipe and store leftovers in the frig...stop store bought dressing--full of sugar and unhealthy stuff)
• when your oil bottle gets somewhat low, use it as your dressing bottle--eye ball ingredient amounts
• can be made days ahead of time, store in the frig, give a little time for room temp before using
• variation that is yummy....Balsamic vinegar instead of cider vinegar

created by Char's twist on creation by Mazza's