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Title: Spare ribs two ways + bonus crock pot carnitas (the BBQPHX world spare rib tour)
Post by: bbqphx.com on October 26, 2009, 06:46:48 pm
Basha's had spares on sale a few weeks back, so I had two whole slabs which I trimmed STL style from the freezer.  One slab was regular BBQ and I did char siu style on the other.
CHAR SIU MARINADE/SAUCE:
1/2 c sugar
1/2 c soy sauce
1 pressing of garlic
2 T Hoisin
1 T coarse sea salt
1/2 t five spice powder
1/8 t red food coloring
REGULAR BBQ:
Do your own method, you probably don't want my help  ;D  The Char Siu is on the bottom.

(http://www.bbqphx.com/twospares.jpg)

The skirts, briskets, and other excess meat was trimmed and put in the crock pot for 'carnitas'.
CROCK POT CARNITAS:
1 small onion, sliced
1 can Rotel tomatoes, drained
1 c beef broth
Put these in the bottom of the crock pot then add the pork pieces
1 t @ marjoram, oregano, cumin, and chile powder.  S & P to taste.  I cooked on high for six hours then shredded.  Off to the fridge, I'll skim the fat off the top in the morning.

(http://www.bbqphx.com/carnitas.jpg)
Title: Re: Spare ribs two ways + bonus crock pot carnitas (the BBQPHX world spare rib tour)
Post by: Mike (AZBarbeque) on October 26, 2009, 07:55:45 pm
WOW, that looks incredible...
Title: Re: Spare ribs two ways + bonus crock pot carnitas (the BBQPHX world spare rib tour)
Post by: jmcrig on October 26, 2009, 08:06:41 pm
CHAR SIU

Looks great, but how the hell do you pronounce it?
Title: Re: Spare ribs two ways + bonus crock pot carnitas (the BBQPHX world spare rib tour)
Post by: Crash on October 26, 2009, 08:14:19 pm
Pronounced 'Cha Su'.
Title: Re: Spare ribs two ways + bonus crock pot carnitas (the BBQPHX world spare rib tour)
Post by: jmcrig on October 26, 2009, 08:20:55 pm
I think my tongue is too fat to pronounce it.   :D
Title: Re: Spare ribs two ways + bonus crock pot carnitas (the BBQPHX world spare rib tour)
Post by: SmoknAZ on October 26, 2009, 08:26:53 pm
Looks delicious :P
Title: Re: Spare ribs two ways + bonus crock pot carnitas (the BBQPHX world spare rib tour)
Post by: The Smokin Shanty on October 26, 2009, 09:35:43 pm
nice lookin chow there!!
Title: Re: Spare ribs two ways + bonus crock pot carnitas (the BBQPHX world spare rib tour)
Post by: azkitch on October 26, 2009, 09:50:43 pm
"I'd buy that fer a dollar!" That looks really yummy! I have a 3 pack in the freezer...gotta try the char siu. Which means I have to buy some hoisin...aw. Maybe some duck sauce while i'm at it...
Title: Re: Spare ribs two ways + bonus crock pot carnitas (the BBQPHX world spare rib tour)
Post by: Crash on October 26, 2009, 10:09:13 pm
You can find already cooked Char Siu hanging in the deli section of the Ranch 99 Market South of the 202 on 44th Street.  Dont be shy, just walk up to the counter and tell them you need 1lb (or whatever) of 'Cha Su' and watch them go to work chopping that bad boy up.  Last time I was there I think it went for $6 or $7/lb.

Ironic that you posted this today Tracy.  My kids all had a Char Siu Bao for their after school snack.   :D
Title: Re: Spare ribs two ways + bonus crock pot carnitas (the BBQPHX world spare rib tour)
Post by: bbqphx.com on October 27, 2009, 05:25:04 am
Did you make the buns?  I'd be up for that recipe big time :)
Title: Re: Spare ribs two ways + bonus crock pot carnitas (the BBQPHX world spare rib tour)
Post by: Crash on October 27, 2009, 02:31:41 pm
No, didnt make the buns.  We buy the bao's frozen from Lee Lee market.  We've made the buns before, and it's way too much work.
Title: Re: Spare ribs two ways + bonus crock pot carnitas (the BBQPHX world spare rib tour)
Post by: KidCurry on October 27, 2009, 04:49:01 pm
Those ribs look beautiful!

 My kids all had a Char Siu Bao for their after school snack.   :D

Nice!!  Now that's what I call an after school snack.
Title: Re: Spare ribs two ways + bonus crock pot carnitas (the BBQPHX world spare rib tour)
Post by: bbqphx.com on October 27, 2009, 06:55:40 pm
No, didnt make the buns.  We buy the bao's frozen from Lee Lee market.  We've made the buns before, and it's way too much work.
To be expected, something I wouldn't mind trying though. 
Hats off to you though Crash, too many parents never introduce their children to anything but hot dogs and chicken nuggets :)

And thanks guys for the kind words! 
Title: Re: Spare ribs two ways + bonus crock pot carnitas (the BBQPHX world spare rib tour)
Post by: Quiggs on October 27, 2009, 07:37:08 pm
Very nice lookin' grub!!!!
Title: Re: Spare ribs two ways + bonus crock pot carnitas (the BBQPHX world spare rib tour)
Post by: pepperheadtom on October 30, 2009, 06:15:26 pm
I tried this recipe for the char siu sauce. I added some Tobasco to give it a twang and it was outstanding. 
Title: Re: Spare ribs two ways + bonus crock pot carnitas (the BBQPHX world spare rib tour)
Post by: bbqphx.com on October 30, 2009, 06:27:08 pm
Thanks Tom, and what a surprise you'd add some hot sauce lol!  Glad you liked it!