Chenin Blanc Rosemary Country Style Ribs

Tonight we had a very simple, but very tasty dinner.  Boneless pork ribs and artichokes.  One large artichoke each, and a couple of boneless country style ribs.  The marinade was delicious and had a hint of the flavor of Chinese roast pork.  Tom had his artichoke plain and I had homemade "Miracle Whip" for dipping my leaves.

Chenin Blanc Rosemary Country Style Ribs

As we picked up a few items at Safeway, we checked the meat closeouts, just in case.  And there was a nice package of boneless country style ribs at half off.  And they had artichokes, big, tight ones, for $2.  Bingo!  Dinner.  We love to do an artichoke with meat on the side for dinner now & then.  We love artichokes.

We decided to marinate and grill the ribs while the artichokes cooked.  To make sure they’d be tender and tasty we decided to marinate them.  I asked Tom to look in our “wine cellar” and see what white wines we had available.  So the main part of the marinade was Chenin Blanc from Sutter Home (the oldest and cheapest bottle of white wine down in the box in the basement.

Marinade:

            ½ bottle white wine – any white wine you’d drink

4 sprigs fresh rosemary

2 large cloves garlic, sliced thick

¼ rice vinegar

3 Tablespoons soy sauce

Salt & pepper

Place the pork in a zipper bag.  Lay rosemary springs on top of meat.  Add sliced garlic.  Add liquids and salt & pepper.  Carefully press out the air & zip the bag.    “Mush” all ingredients to make sure it’s well blended.  Let marinate an hour, “mushing” from time to time to make sure all the flavors blend.

On the grill, sear the outside, then lower the heat to cook more slowly until done.

 

To make homemade Miracle Whip add rice vinegar or lemon juice, sugar (or substitute) and paprika to mayonnaise.  I like to make just enough at a time for the meal where I'll use it.  Just a tablespoon or two  Start with just a little of the flavorings, mix, taste, adjust, mix and taste.  You'll get the hang of it and it may be just like Miracle Whip or it may be better for you.  I'd suggest 2 Tablespoons mayonnaise, 1/4 teaspoon sugar (or substitute), 1/4 teaspoon rice vinegar or lemon juice and a sprinkle of paprika.