Seasons' Crispy Rib Dinner Recipe
House crisped baby back ribs tossed in served with Maine fries.
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Ingredients
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Ribs
Maine Fries
Method
Ribs Preparation
- 1
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
- 2
Prepare the Ribs
Remove the membrane from the back of the baby back ribs for better flavor absorption. Pat the ribs dry with paper towels.
- 3
Season the Ribs
In a small bowl, mix olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Rub this mixture all over the ribs.
- 4
Bake the Ribs
Place the ribs on a baking sheet lined with foil, meat side up. Cover with more foil and bake for 2.5 to 3 hours, until tender.
- 5
- 6
Crisp the Ribs
Increase the oven temperature to 400°F (200°C). Bake uncovered for an additional 15-20 minutes until the sauce is caramelized and crispy.
Maine Fries Preparation
- 7
Prepare the Potatoes
Wash and peel the russet potatoes. Cut them into thin strips, resembling fries.
- 8
Soak the Fries
Soak the cut fries in cold water for at least 30 minutes to remove excess starch.
- 9
Heat the Oil
In a deep pot or fryer, heat vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C).
- 10
Fry the Potatoes
Drain the soaked fries and pat them dry. Fry them in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 5-7 minutes per batch.
- 11
Season the Fries
Remove the fries from the oil and drain on paper towels. While still hot, sprinkle with salt, paprika, and garlic powder.