Al Pastor Ribs and Arroz Verde Mexicana
There are days here and there where I step out of my comfort zone and try something new, today is one of those days.
I did something completely new to me, and I sure am happy I did.
Al Pastor Ribs with a Pineapple Lime Glaze
I'm a St. Louis snob, and they get cooked with dry rub, no wrap, no spritz/mop, no wrap and no glaze.
I started out last night marinading three racks in my Al Pastor marinade.
Link >>> Chile's Al Pastor Marinade/Sauce
I was thinking how best to marinade 3 racks of ribs and it hit me, vac bag'em!
https://i.imgur.com/iX6RmUE.jpg
Pulled them out of the marinade, and dusted them with Guajillo chile powder and my basic pork rub.
https://i.imgur.com/LsSJKlP.jpg
Fired up the smoker to 225°-250° with Cherry for smoke and slapped the ribs down.
Then I made the Pineapple Lime Glaze.
In a small sauce pan combine the following and bring to slow boil.
And then set aside to cool.
1 18oz Pineapple preserves (Publix generic)
1/2C Brown sugar
Juice and Zest of 1 Lime
1/4t Cloves, ground
Then I cooked up a batch of Arroz Verde / Green Rice.
Link >>> Confetti Rice / Green Rice / Garden Rice
https://i.imgur.com/4pBOcnW.jpg
