Shelly's Recipe

PINEAPPLE COUNTRY RIBS

Category: Ribs

4 lbs country style pork ribs, cut into 3 inch pieces

Poaching Liquid:
1 1/2 cup beer (12 oz bottle)
1/2 cup tomato juice
1/4 cup lemon juice
Dash cayenne pepper
4 whole cloves
1 large onion (quartered)
FOR SKEWERS:
1 fresh pineapple, pared, cored, cut into chunks

Select meaty ribs with a minimum of bones. Cut the ribs in halves crosswise or leave whole.

Combine beer, tomato juice, lemon juice, cayenne, cloves and onions in large bowl. Add the ribs, simmer, covered for 30 minutes. Drain.

Place pineapple chunks on skewers. Preheat charcoal or broiler.

Basting Sauce:
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup chili sauce
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 clove garlic, minced or mashed

To make basting sauce: Combine honey, soy sauce, chili sauce and garlic, vinegar and Worcestershire sauce.

Grill meat and the skewers, brushing often with the basting sauce until glazed and shiny, about 15 minutes. Turn both meat and skewers over during grilling time.

Good served with: Hot spiced rice, green salad with fresh orange slices and strawberry pie for dessert.

Ribs can be precooked the day before. They make a perfect main dish for an outdoor meal.