Best 5 Tuscan Ribs Recipes
Tuscan ribs, also known as costolette alla fiorentina, are a classic Italian dish that combines tender, juicy pork ribs with bold and flavorful spices. Originating from the picturesque region of Tuscany, this dish has become a beloved favorite among food enthusiasts worldwide. Whether you prefer to grill, braise, or slow-cook your ribs, this article will provide you with expert guidance and mouthwatering recipes to create the perfect Tuscan ribs experience in your own kitchen.
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TUSCAN RIBS
No grill needed for these succulent baby back ribs! They're rubbed with hot paprika, fennel seeds, and fresh herbs, then roasted, broiled, and finished with a garlicky white-balsamic glaze.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Pork Recipes
Time 3h20m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Line a baking sheet with parchment-lined foil. Stir together oil, 4 teaspoons salt, 1 teaspoon pepper, paprika, fennel seeds, sage, thyme, and rosemary. Rub mixture all over ribs. Cover; let stand at least 1 hour, or refrigerate up to overnight.
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Roast ribs, uncovered, until meat is tender, 2 hours. (Ribs can be allowed to cool completely at this point and stored, covered, in refrigerator up to 3 days.) Switch oven to broil, with a rack 6 inches from heating element. Stir together vinegar and garlic; season with salt and pepper. Brush ribs with half of glaze. Broil until crisp, 1 to 2 minutes. Brush with remaining glaze, if desired. Cut into pieces and serve, alongside potato salad.
BABY BACK RIBS WITH TUSCAN BBQ SAUCE
Provided by Michael Chiarello : Food Network
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Ribs: Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Cut each rack of ribs in half and season with salt and pepper. Stack the ribs on a foil-covered baking sheet, in two piles of 3 pieces. Bake in the oven about 2-1/2 hours, or until tender, rotating the ribs every 30 minutes. Remove the ribs from the oven and cover them with foil to keep them moist and tender.
- Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, vinegar, ketchup, and espresso. Place the olive oil and garlic in a small saute pan. Cook over low heat for about 1 minute, or until it turns a golden brown. Remove from heat. Add to the honey mixture. Place the honey mixture in a saucepan and bring to a simmer for 15 minutes to blend the flavors.
- To complete: Brush the BBQ sauce on both sides of the ribs, and arrange them in a single layer. Place the ribs on an outdoor grill or in a 425 degree F oven. Turn and baste the ribs as they cook. Remove when the ribs are glazed and tender, about 15 minutes.
MAREMMA TUSCAN SPARERIBS
From Chef Ceasare of Maremma Tuscan Trattoria restaurant. His description of the ribs -which are a plan ahead recipe: "I received lots of good reviews when Beppe opened, but I only saved one, where the critic poked fun at me for serving inauthentic Tuscan food. I laugh now, but at the time it drove me crazy, especially her "proof" that there's no fish in Tuscany and no cowboys who'd eat my "Tuscan spareribs." Putting aside our miles of coastline and towns like Forte di Marmi and Viareggio (she'd obviously never left her hotel when she visited Florence), it was the cowboy reference that got me the most worked up. Granted, Americans might think of cowboys as beef - not pork - eaters. But we not only have cowboys in the Maremma - the famous butteri - when Buffalo Bill competed against them in a traveling rodeo show, he lost. Of course, you won't find a recipe for ribs this way in any Italian cookbook. They are, however, quintessentially Tuscan for me, braised alla cacciatora, or hunter's style, in a spicy tomato sauce. You also won't find broccoli rabe in Tuscany, but that's what I serve with my "inauthentic" ribs, because I like the way it compliments the smoky spiciness of the meat. This is definitely a plan-ahead dish. The spareribs need to marinate with the dry rub overnight. Plus I think they taste better if you cook them a day or two in advance and keep them in the refrigerator until the time you want to serve them."
Provided by MarraMamba
Categories Pork
Time 3h30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Ribs:
- Combine the minced garlic, sage, rosemary, salt, black pepper, and 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper. Rub the spareribs well with this mixture and let them marinate, wrapped in plastic, at least 24 hours or up to 48 hours, in the refrigerator.
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Coat a large baking pan with 1/4 cup of the olive oil and lay the ribs in the pan. Roast stirring, every 20 minutes. After an hour, turn the ribs over and roast 1 hour more. Check the ribs periodically; if the bottom of the pan starts to burn, add a little water. Can be done ahead 24-48 hours.
- Sauce:.
- Coat a large skillet with the remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil. Add the sliced garlic and remaining 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper and sauté over medium heat until the garlic begins to color. Add the tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, and pepper sauce. Add 1 1/2 cups water and bring the tomato sauce to a simmer. Cook for 30 minutes. Taste for seasoning and set aside.
- When the ribs have browned on both sides, remove them from the pan and drain off any excess fat. Return the ribs to the pan, adding the wine and the tomato sauce. Cover the pan with foil and braise the ribs for 40 minutes. Remove the foil and roast an additional 20 minutes. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1683.8, Fat 140.2, SaturatedFat 42.2, Cholesterol 424.1, Sodium 3094.4, Carbohydrate 11.1, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 4.5, Protein 83.8
ITALIAN STYLE SHORT RIBS
I like to serve this easy dish with steamed broccoli and rice prepared with some of the remaining pan juices.
Provided by Kimber
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 2h
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In a large heavy saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and brown the bacon and beef short ribs, stirring constantly for about 10 minutes.
- Transfer ribs and bacon to a 2 quart baking dish. Season with salt and pepper. Pour in the beef broth, lemon juice and red wine. Sprinkle in oregano. Mix well and cover the dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven 1 1/2 to 2 hours, until the meat may be easily separated from the bone. Spoon off excess fat before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 606.8 calories, Carbohydrate 1.3 g, Cholesterol 115 mg, Fat 54 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 24.6 g, SaturatedFat 22.7 g, Sodium 1314.9 mg, Sugar 0.3 g
TUSCAN-STYLE SLOW ROASTED SPARERIBS WITH BALSAMIC GLAZE
These fantastic ribs are slow roasted in the oven so we can have delicious ribs anytime of the year! The rub is wonderful and the ribs are tender yet have a crisp finish with a balsamic glaze. This is adapted from Bruce Aidells's Complete Book of Pork Cookbook. You may need more of the balsamic vinegar, use your judgement. Cooking time does not include the rub setting time. I think they are much better when you let them set overnight. Hope you enjoy as much as we do!
Provided by Scoutie
Categories Pork
Time 2h30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, rosemary, kosher salt, black pepper, sage, thyme, paprika, crushed red pepper, coriander and allspice. Rub the spice paste all over the spareribs and let stand at room temperature for 2 hours or refrigerate overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 325°. Arrange the ribs on a large, rimmed baking sheet or roasting pan, meaty side up. Roast the ribs for 2 hours, or until tender.
- Preheat the broiler. Brush the meaty side of the ribs with the balsamic vinegar and broil 6 inches from the heat until browned, about 2 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes, then cut between the ribs and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1344.2, Fat 111.8, SaturatedFat 41.2, Cholesterol 353.8, Sodium 2090, Carbohydrate 1.5, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 0.1, Protein 77.8
Tips:
- Choose the right ribs: Baby back ribs or spare ribs can be used for this recipe, but baby back ribs are generally more tender and have less fat.
- Prepare the ribs properly: Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs to help them cook more evenly and be more tender.
- Use a good quality rub: The rub is what gives the ribs their flavor, so use a blend that you like. Tuscan-inspired rubs often include herbs like rosemary, thyme, and sage, as well as garlic and pepper.
- Cook the ribs low and slow: The best way to cook ribs is low and slow over indirect heat. This allows the ribs to cook evenly and become fall-off-the-bone tender.
- Baste the ribs regularly: Basting the ribs with a mixture of olive oil and red wine will help to keep them moist and prevent them from drying out.
- Let the ribs rest before serving: Once the ribs are cooked, let them rest for a few minutes before serving to allow the juices to redistribute throughout the meat.
Conclusion:
Tuscan ribs are a delicious and flavorful dish that is perfect for a special occasion meal. By following the tips above, you can make sure that your ribs turn out perfectly every time. So fire up the grill and get cooking!
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