Best-Ever Barbecued Ribs for Dad's Day!

Bill buys his ribs from the local butcher ~ they’re perfectly trimmed and meaty.  

He had the butcher cut a rack of ribs in half and bought another half, making 3-half racks, being more manageable in cooking on the grill.

I know there is a plethora of barbecue sauces at the grocery store, but I’ve yet to find one that rivals making my own from scratch.  It's easy to make, it tastes better, I know exactly what's in it; why buy bottled?

There’s nothing like smoky juicy ribs ~ they smell and taste like summer all the way ~ great for any Dad on Father’s Day!

Let’s grill now! 


Best-Ever Barbecued Ribs
Printable recipe

Ingredients:

1½ racks pork ribs
1 cup Sweet and Tangy Barbecue Sauce*

Method:

Preheat gas grill.
Place ribs bone side down in the center of the cooking grate over direct medium low heat, making sure they are not over a direct flame.
Grill until meat is tender and has pulled back from the ends of the rib bones, about 1 hour.
Start basting the ribs 15-20 minutes near the end of cooking time, turning and basting the meat frequently.
Serve

*Sweet and Tangy Barbecue Sauce

Ingredients:

2 cups ketchup
¼ cup cider vinegar
¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
¼ cup firmly packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons molasses
2 tablespoons prepared yellow mustard
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon seasoned pepper

Method: 

Place all ingredients in a saucepan, combine well and slowly bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
Reduce heat to medium-low and gently simmer until, dark, thick and richly flavored, 10 to 15 minutes.
Transfer the sauce to a glass jar and store in refrigerator; it will keep for several months. 


ENJOY! 

Here's wishing 

my hubby, Bill 

and son, Matt 

a very 

Happy Father's Day!

And the same goes for 
all you dad's out there!

My Wonderful Dad!

He was a farmer, a professional singer,  Vice-President of the Federal Land Bank, a Choir Director, and a great gardener, who started the first community garden in Louisville.  And, in his spare time, Dad proudly cared for his 200 rose bushes in the back yard, displaying cuttings at various events. 

He was funny, kind, good-looking, and a sympathetic listener; he loved people in general, and never met a stranger.   

Plus, he grilled a mighty tasty rare steak.  But, most of all, he was Bud French, my loving Dad, and a wonderful grandfather also!

Dad ~ March 20, 1911 to Feb. 15, 1994

MY DAD

Just one of his gardens, check out all those tomato stakes!

A few of his roses, what a heavenly aroma!

Mom and Dad on their 40th wedding anniversary, 1976

Our wedding day with Mom and Dad, April 15, 1967

Grandpa and Billy ~ early 1971

Grandpa and Matt ~ 1974

Happy Father’s Day Dad, you’re always in my heart.

Happy Father’s Day to my loving husband, Bill, you give our sons someone to honor, respect and admire.

Here’s to all you wonderful Dads out there who are guiding your kids on their way, and to those who are raising someone else’s children like their own, a…

HAPPY

HAPPY FATHER’S DAY!

My Dad and Father's Day Humor

My Dad with his grandson, Billy ~ February, 1971

My Dad with his grandson, Matt ~ 1974

  

I want to take time on this special day to remember my wonderful dad, Bud French, who passed away on February 15, 1994 and to wish my loving husband Bill, Happy Father’s Day!  

And, I wish a Happy Father’s Day to all the fathers and others out there who are helping to guide kids on their way ~ keep on keepin’ on and have a fantastic day!

Happy Father's Day!

What Makes a Dad

God took the strength of a mountain,
The majesty of a tree,
The warmth of a summer sun,
The calm of a quiet sea,
The generous soul of nature,
The comforting arm of night,
The wisdom of the ages,
The power of the eagle's flight,
The joy of a morning in spring,
The faith of a mustard seed,
The patience of eternity,
The depth of a family need,
Then God combined these qualities,
When there was nothing more to add,
He knew His masterpiece was complete,
And so,

He called it ... Dad

~~Author Unknown.~~

This Father's Day I congratulate all of the father's out there; especially Bill, the love of my life!  

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY!