Greek Souvlaki-Style Beef Back Ribs

Ingredients

Here are the following ingredients:

Greek Marinade

• 2 cups (500 mL) lemon juice
• 2 cups (500 mL) olive oil
• ½ cup (125 mL) minced garlic
• ½ cup (125 mL) minced onion
• ½ cup (125 mL) red wine vinegar
• ½ cup (125 mL) Worcestershire sauce
• ¼ cup (60 mL) dried oregano leaves
• ¼ cup (60 mL) finely chopped fresh rosemary
• ¼ cup (60 mL) kosher salt
• 2 tbsp (30 mL) freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tbsp (30 mL) garlic powder
• 4 Back Ribs, full 7-bone racks and about 5 lb (2.2 kg) each

Honey Glaze

• 2 cups (500 mL) lemon juice
• 1½ cups (375 mL) honey
• ½ cup (125 mL) minced garlic
• 2 tbsp (30 mL) dried oregano leaves
• 4 tsp (20 mL) kosher salt
• 2 tsp (10 mL) freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tsp (10 mL) smoked paprika

Service

• 8 lemons, halved
• 2 cups (500 mL) tzatziki sauce

Preparation

1. Greek Marinade: Whisk lemon juice, oil, garlic, onion, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, oregano, rosemary, salt, pepper and garlic powder until salt dissolves.
2. Starting at the narrow end, cut each rack into two-bone portions (there will be four single bones); arrange in a shallow hotel pan. Pour marinade over ribs to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours and up to 24 hours. Turn at least once during the marinade time.
3. Remove ribs from marinade, shaking off excess; discard used marinade. Arrange ribs on foil-lined sheet pans; cover tightly with foil. Cook, in conventional oven at 250°F (120°C), for 3 to 3½ hours or until meat is fork tender. Cool, cover and refrigerate.
4. Honey Glaze: Whisk lemon juice, honey, 1 cup (250 mL) water, garlic, oregano, salt, pepper and smoked paprika in saucepan; bring to a boil. Simmer for 8 to 10 minutes or until reduced to a thin syrup. Cool, cover and refrigerate.

Service

1. Grill two-bone rib portions over medium heat, basting with ¼ cup (60 mL) Honey Glaze until well-marked and caramelized around the edges. Grill lemon half until well-marked.
2. Plate ribs with grilled lemon and 2 tbsp (30 mL) tzatziki sauce.

Beef Cuts