The Ultimate Summer BBQ
Ellie's Famous BBQ Ribs:
2 Racks of Baby Back Ribs
2 Cups of Ketchup
1/2 Cup of Apple Cider Vinegar
2 Tablespoons of Honey
2 Tablespoons of Brown Sugar
1/2 Tablespoons of Paprika
1/2 Tablespoons of Garlic Powder
1 Tablespoon of Dijon Mustard
2 Tablespoons of Worcestershire Sauce
Use a crock pot liner or foil for easy clean up. Cut the racks in half and season heavily with salt and pepper. Place the ribs in the crock pot in a row so they are standing up on their long side. Combine all the sauce ingredients and pour over the ribs. Cook on low for 7-8 hours, basting every hour and turning to the other side halfway through cooking.
Crispy Oven Buffalo Wings:
2 Pounds of Chicken Wings, Separated
4 Tablespoons of Baking Powder
1 Cup Franks Buffalo Sauce
Preheat the oven on convection to 425. Put the baking powder in a bowl and season with salt and pepper. Pat the wings dry and toss in the seasoned baking powder. Place the wings on a either a baking sheet with a wire rack or on a baking sheet lined with foil and greased. Bake for 30-45 minutes, until crispy and cooked through. While still hot toss the wings with the buffalo sauce and serve with either ranch or blue cheese dressing.
Jalapeno Corn Salad:
6 Ears of Corn, Kernels Cut Off the Cob
1/2 Vidalia Onion, Diced
4 Jalapenos, Seeded and Diced
3/4 Pound of Bacon, Diced
2 Ounces of Light Cream Cheese, Softened
1/2 Cup of Light Sour Cream
4 Ounces of Shredded Cheddar Cheese
Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the bacon and the onion. Cook until the bacon is extra crispy and the onions are slightly charred. Place on a paper towel lined plate to drain. Do not wipe out he pan and add in the corn, seasoning with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, until the corn is softened and browned. Remove from heat and combine with the jalapeno, bacon, and onions. Add the cream cheese, sour cream, and cheddar cheese, and stir to combine.
Watermelon Cucumber Salad:
1/2 a Watermelon, Small Diced
1 Seedless Cucumber, Sliced 1/2 Inch Thick and Quartered
1/2 Red Onion, Thinly Sliced
1 Bunch of Fresh Mint, Roughly Chopped
6 Ounces of Crumbled Feta Cheese
2 Tablespoons of Honey
2 Tablespoons of Red Wine Vinegar
2 Limes, Juiced
Combine the watermelon, cucumber, red onion, mint, and feta in a bowl. In a separate bowl whisk together the honey, red wine vinegar, and lime juice. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.