And that's what happened to me yesterday....
In the ever-welcoming sun, with ice and snow to be broken up outside, a subtle tendril of random BBQ assaulted my senses.Momentarily paralyzed, I remembered that I had some lean and meaty pork baby back ribs in the fridge. -Game on!
After rinsing and patting down the ribs, I pre-heated the oven to 400*F and set to seasoning the ribs. My last time out east, I had picked up this wonderful Maple Salt from Quebec. It seems to be a mix of salt, coriander,chilies and maple sugar.I knew that my time was limited, so I rubbed the ribs with a small amount of liquid smoke and then liberally applied the maple salt. I then applied generous amounts of Rib Suckin' Sauce and wrapped the flat ribs tightly in tinfoil. I placed them in the oven and left the kitchen for an hour and a half - this was important, because the delicious smell was overwhelming!
I preheated the BBQ to 300*F, using only one set of burners. I unwrapped the ribs, reapplied more BBQ sauce and placed them on the unlit side of the BBQ for 15 minutes. This gave me enough time to through together some coleslaw and open a bottle of 2008 Quinta Ferreira Syrah.
The result - the juicy-meat-falling-right-off-the-bones was wonderful! Utensils were not required!
So if you find yourself in beautiful British Columbia, make your way to Oliver. There is a wonderful little winery there called Quinta Ferreira - Canadian wine with a Portuguese TWIST. The delightful Ferreira family have been planting grapes in the region since 1999. Stop by the shop and try the Mistura Branca -This German Blend of 65% Muscat and 35% Gewurztraminer has a vibrant perfume and floral roasted petal aroma that is enriched with citrus, apricot, papaya and vanilla flavours. The silky mouth feel generates a smooth refreshing finish. Enjoy with cheeses and seafood or on its own. Awards -
Gold Winner - All Canadian Wine Championships Gold Winner – 2009 Okanagan Fall Wine Festival Silver Winner – 2010 Tasters Guild Wine Competition Silver Winner - 2010 International Eastern Wine Competition Bronze Winner – 2010 Northwest Wine Summit
www.quintaferreira.com
