INSIGHT Magazine September 2015 | Page 35

L abor Day is just around the corner, and that means cookouts! We’re fans of burgers for sure, but we thought that it might be a good idea to do something a little different and bring out our favorites for some other favorites, like ribs, potato salad and fruit cobbler — real staples that deserve a place at the dinner table. None of the recipes are too complicated, so even a part-time chef can put together an excellent meal to celebrate the holiday. Take a look! SLOW COOKED RIBS POTATO SALAD INGREDIENTS INGREDIENTS • 5 pounds red potatoes • 4 pounds pork baby back ribs • 6 eggs • 2 cups ketchup • 2 cups mayonnaise • 1 cup chili sauce • 1 onion, diced • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar • 2 green onions, thinly sliced • 4 tablespoons vinegar • 2 teaspoons dried oregano • 1 small green bell pepper, seeded and diced • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce • 3 stalks celery, thinly sliced • Hot sauce • 2 teaspoons salt • Salt and pepper to taste • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper DIRECTIONS DIRECTIONS 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. 1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add potatoes, and cook for 15 to 20 minutes, or until tender but still firm. Drain, cool and cut into cubes. 2. Season ribs with salt and pepper. Place in a shallow baking pan. Brown in oven 15 minutes. Turn over, and brown another 15 minutes; drain fat. 3. In a medium bowl, mix together the ketchup, chili sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, oregano, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, and salt and pepper. Place ribs in slow cooker. Pour sauce over ribs, and turn to coat. 4. Cover, and cook on Low 6 to 8 hours, or until ribs are tender. INSIGHT 2. Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring water to a boil and immediately remove from heat. Cover and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from hot water, cool, peel and chop. 3. In a large bowl, combine chopped potatoes and eggs. Mix together mayonnaise, chopped onion, green onion, green pepper, and celery. Season with salt and pepper, then mix well. Cover, and refrigerate for several hours or overnight. September 2015