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Asian pork sliders with candied bacon
Asian Pork Sliders with Candied Bacon

Happy Food Memories. Can you smell them?

me and the kids making some happy food memories
me and the kids making some food memories

Growing up in a traditional Italian home my mom cooked nearly every night for all 7 of us. Having only raised two, I honestly can’t imagine how much work it was for her to cook for 5 children, 4 of them being very hungry boys. I am not certain she really liked to cook, so when she got a Friday or Saturday night off it was a total treat for her. And when Mama’s happy everybody is happy! Dining out in our household meant one of two things: Chrone’s for pizza or Chu Dynasty for Chinese.

Asian style ribs are happy food memories
Asian style ribs

My dad adored Asian food and I am certain my love for the same came from him. It certainly wasn’t any kind of food that was ever prepared in my mom’s kitchen, so going to Chu Dynasty on route 22 was always pure delight. Dad always ordered “family style” from column A and column B. Everything from wonton soup to lobster cantonese and always, always, always spareribs (or as we joked “spare-libs”). Those were his favorites. The ribs, as I recall, were always meaty, juicy and falling off the bone….and an odd shade of red. How did they make them?

simply natural and delicious teriyaki sauce product
simply natural and delicious

Time to dip into the sauce. Many years ago I became familiar with the Butcher Block brand when I tried their teriyaki sauce. It is better than homemade with simple ingredients like sugar, soy sauce, water, fresh garlic and fresh ginger. Not only is it delicious, but also, convenient It has been the secret ingredient in a number of my recipe contests wins. Check out the Harley Davidson motorcycle I won using the sauce in a salad dressing. Trust me it is the sauce that is the winner.

me and my cherry apple red Harley happy food memories
me and my cherry apple red Harley

It only takes 4 simple ingredients to make some happy food memories.

Asian BBQ Ribs
Asian BBQ Ribs
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Baby back ribs


  • Author: Lisa Keys
  • Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
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Ingredients

as many slabs of ribs  as you need (no trimming necessary)

kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Butcher Block Rib Sauce


Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 500F. Fill a roasting pan (I used my oven broiler pan) with 1/2-inch of water. Place a rack on the pan.
  2. Season ribs generously with salt and pepper; place on rack. Cover the ribs with heavy duty foil, forming a tent so the foil isn’t touching the ribs and seal the foil tightly around the edge of the pan.
  3. Place in hot oven for 1 hour. Cool in tented foil for 1 hour.
  4. Remove from pan, wrap in foil and chill until ready to grill.
  5. Grill ribs, over medium heat, turning and basting with rib sauce, until hot and glazed.
  6. Be careful as the meat will be falling off the bone….YUM!
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 70 minutes
  • Category: main dish
  • Method: grilling

Keywords: ribs, grilled, BBQ, glazed

Did you make this recipe?

Share a photo and tag me @goodgriefcook — I can’t wait to see what you’ve made!

Just for fun I also used the rib sauce to candy some bacon. All I did was dice 6 slices of bacon, cooked it until it was crisp (draining the grease as needed) and then added 1 tablespoon of rib sauce to the pan, stirring until the bacon was glazed. It was a big hit on top of these sliders which I also glazed with the rib sauce.

Asian candied bacon make happy food memories

I hope I have inspired you today to make some food memories with your family and maybe even a recipe contest winner. If you would like to try any of the Butcher Block products you can order them on-line at www.butcherblocksauces.com or you can give them a call at 1-617-269-1105. I imagine if you are lucky enough to live in the Boston area you can pick them up in your local grocery store. And if you are feeling lucky then please leave a comment so I can enter you into today’s give away sponsored by Butcher Block. What fun it would be to win a prize pack of these delicious sauces. Good luck.

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Donna Bardocz

    July 5, 2014 at 2:06 pm

    Loved your special memories Lisa! And I would love to be your giveaway winner to make my own special memories! :).

    Reply
    • lisakeys64

      July 5, 2014 at 2:19 pm

      Good luck and thanks for stopping by

      Reply
  2. Jannine Fisk

    July 5, 2014 at 2:42 pm

    Another inspired blog post – loved seeing the photo of you on the Harley! Butcher Block sauces are delicious … I’ve had the pleasure of trying them as well as having meats that have been marinated in them. I’d love a chance to win the prize pack. Keep up the great work in the kitchen and at the keyboard 🙂

    Reply
    • lisakeys64

      July 5, 2014 at 2:59 pm

      So happy that you can attest to the deliciousness of these products–thanks for stopping by

      Reply
  3. Mary Louise

    July 5, 2014 at 2:42 pm

    As always, I enjoy your beautifully written blog! Thank you for sharing with us. I would love to win that delicious sounding sauce. 🙂 🙂 🙂 & Bon Appetit, Y’all always! Mary Louise

    Reply
    • lisakeys64

      July 5, 2014 at 2:58 pm

      With your creative genius in the kitchen I know that you can take those sauces into new winning territory

      Reply
  4. Louis Matino (@LouMatino)

    July 5, 2014 at 2:54 pm

    Never saw that picture of you on the motorcycle before. That’s a great shot. Too bad they didn’t have Instagram in those days, lol. That sauce sounds great. I will check out their web site.

    Reply
    • lisakeys64

      July 5, 2014 at 2:58 pm

      Thanks–you will love the sauces

      Reply
  5. Carol Rollins

    July 5, 2014 at 4:49 pm

    Chinese ribs were a big favorite in our family as well when we were growing up. Am definitely going to try these ribs and sauce. Love your blog.
    Carol R

    Reply
    • lisakeys64

      July 6, 2014 at 7:17 am

      Thanks Carol. Butcher Block rib sauce makes it easy and delicious and exactly how I remember those ribs

      Reply
  6. Daryl

    July 5, 2014 at 4:51 pm

    Each dish looked better then the next. Bacon in that sauce – OMG! Must have!

    Reply
    • lisakeys64

      July 6, 2014 at 7:18 am

      Hope you will try it or come visit and I will cook for you

      Reply
      • Daryl

        July 14, 2014 at 9:27 am

        I vote for visit!

  7. Kim Rollings

    July 5, 2014 at 6:13 pm

    Loved your story, Lisa. Especially the picture with the cherry red Harley! What a fun prize!

    Reply
    • lisakeys64

      July 6, 2014 at 7:19 am

      Thanks. Probably my most unusual win ever

      Reply
  8. Ellen Aronheim

    July 5, 2014 at 7:51 pm

    Lisa I remember when you won the Harley in a “hog inspired” contest, no? 🙂 The candied bacon on the sliders looks like a winner to me!

    Reply
    • lisakeys64

      July 6, 2014 at 7:15 am

      Very good memory,,,, it was a pork inspired recipe

      Reply
  9. Carol Walsh

    July 5, 2014 at 8:58 pm

    I was with you at Stew’s when we saw that Harley roped off in the middle of the store…of course you HAD to enter the contest and of course you WON! Anyway, the ribs look so good (as does the bacon). Need to get a bottle of that soon!

    Reply
    • lisakeys64

      July 6, 2014 at 7:21 am

      Check at 4 Corners grocery store. That is where I first found the teriyaki but now I buy it mail order

      Reply
  10. Diane Barnard

    July 5, 2014 at 10:41 pm

    Lisa, Not sure what I love best about this blog. I too love Asian food; the bbq ribs smothered in that sauce is nothing short of mouthwatering; and any recipe that has candy and bacon in the same sentence . . . well enough said about that; but no – the picture of you on that Harley is hands down the very best part of this blog!

    Reply
    • lisakeys64

      July 6, 2014 at 7:14 am

      Yes me and a Harley is quite fun… Motorcycle mama

      Reply
    • lisakeys64

      July 14, 2014 at 9:25 am

      Congratulations!! You are a winner in the Butcher Block give away. Please send me your snail mail address.

      Reply
  11. Lisa

    July 6, 2014 at 8:35 am

    How funny that one of my family memories is getting together with everyone and also ordering Chinese food with your brother (my Uncle Charlie) who also always ordered ribs! I did always wonder what made them red. I definitely have to order these sauces! Sound yummy! Love the motorcycle Mama pic!

    Reply
    • lisakeys64

      July 6, 2014 at 11:46 am

      So many happy occasions and wonderful memories center around the food we share together

      Reply
  12. laurielufkin

    July 6, 2014 at 9:00 am

    I didn’t see the Harley when I was at your house! And the sauce looks delicious…. My dad was a big fan of Asian ribs also!

    Reply
    • lisakeys64

      July 6, 2014 at 11:45 am

      Laurie–do I look like a motorcycle Mama to you? It scared me to death, so I sold it.

      Reply
  13. Julie

    July 7, 2014 at 10:08 pm

    I had no idea about the Harley! Loved that pic. We need to hear more next time the Marshall girls get together.

    Reply
    • lisakeys64

      July 7, 2014 at 10:23 pm

      Julie–the guys in the cook-off were pretty disappointed to not be going home with the Harley

      Reply
  14. Danielle

    July 8, 2014 at 12:29 pm

    I love that Harley story! And what a great recipe both for the memory you have and the tribute to your dad!

    Reply
    • lisakeys64

      July 8, 2014 at 5:06 pm

      some pretty great prizes back in the old days

      Reply
    • lisakeys64

      July 14, 2014 at 9:24 am

      You are a winner in the give away–please send me your snail mail address. Congratulations!

      Reply
  15. Donna

    July 13, 2014 at 12:29 pm

    Never heard if this brand and I’m from the Boston area. Looks wonderful!

    Reply
    • lisakeys64

      July 13, 2014 at 3:48 pm

      should be easy for you to find–definitely worth the search

      Reply
  16. Susan Bickta

    July 13, 2014 at 12:46 pm

    Loved reading about your memories, Lisa!!! The bbq looks awesome!! Thanks for sharing…..

    Reply
    • lisakeys64

      July 13, 2014 at 3:55 pm

      Thanks for stopping in–it really is delish

      Reply
  17. cherylsnavely

    July 13, 2014 at 1:36 pm

    Great story! I want to try those ribs but I need the sauce!

    Reply
    • lisakeys64

      July 13, 2014 at 3:48 pm

      The sauce makes the ribs for sure

      Reply
  18. Ronna F

    July 13, 2014 at 2:05 pm

    It’s a pleasure to read about your memories. And your recipes are delish!!!!

    Reply
    • lisakeys64

      July 13, 2014 at 3:47 pm

      Thanks for stopping by.

      Reply
  19. Debbie R.

    July 13, 2014 at 2:21 pm

    Lisa, thanks for sharing with us! I am making ribs tonight…wish I had some of that sauce right now to use on them!!

    Reply
    • lisakeys64

      July 13, 2014 at 3:47 pm

      maybe you will win some or you can always order directly from Butcher Block–it is worth it

      Reply
  20. HelenF

    July 13, 2014 at 5:31 pm

    Your stories and recipes are always so inspiring. Would love to try the sauces.

    Reply
    • lisakeys64

      July 13, 2014 at 10:06 pm

      Thank you Helen. I sure do appreciate your nice comments. Inspiring…..

      Reply
  21. Betsy

    July 14, 2014 at 12:03 pm

    Mouth is watering……
    Bill is a lucky man!!!!

    Reply
    • lisakeys64

      July 14, 2014 at 12:12 pm

      I heard you did quite a lot of cooking this past week….and I need a certain satay sauce recipe

      Reply
  22. A Merry Recipe

    July 14, 2014 at 12:12 pm

    I have not heard Butcher Block products ~ sounds yummy ~ love to try!

    Reply
    • lisakeys64

      July 14, 2014 at 12:14 pm

      I think Butcher Block may only be available in New England grocery stores. I encourage you to order some. I promise you will not be disappointed.

      Reply

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