To Market We Go

After a conversation with an employee over the differences between baby back, versus pork, versus beef ribs, the pork won. Fresh slab bacon and ground turkey also made it into the bag.

Next stop, OK Lee for cabbage, carrots, new potatoes, fresh dill and green onions (destined to become the best cole slaw and potato salad ever). Spice Market sells the most amazing spices, and those ribs needed some rub love, so multiple bags of smoked paprika, cumin, herbed garlic powder, seasoned salt and ground chilies were purchased.

Le Bus has some of the best bread, so a multigrain boule made the cut then the thought occurred this bread would be quite awesome slathered with mayo, thick slices of jersey tomatoes and onions. On the way back for tomatoes, there were some of the best looking flowers ever, so they were jammed into the bag(s). At this point, moving was becoming increasingly difficult and it was time to leave, but not before one last purchase at Kauffmans Lancaster County Produce where they sold pickled cherry tomatoes. These tart little gems put such a kick in bloody mary’s.

The ribs came out fantastic. Everything from the market was devoured and quite delicious. Although some items were pricey, the cost is well worth it for the quality. Any cook worth their salt knows the number one rule in cooking is freshness. Reading Terminal Market is located at 12th and Arch and hours of operation are Monday through Saturday 8:00 AM until 6:00 PM.

Reading Terminal Ribs (serves 6)

For the Rub:

• 1/4 Cup Smoked paprika
• 1/4 Cup Garlic Powder
• 3 Tbsp. Brown Sugar
• 3 Tbsp. Chili Powder
• 2 tsp. Cayenne
• 3 tsp. Salt
• 3 tsp. Freshly ground pepper
• 1 tsp. Cumin

Rub 1 1/2 Rack of Pork Ribs, front and back
Divide onto 2 baking sheets
Cover tightly with heavy foil
Bake in a 250 degree pre-heated oven for 4 hours
Remove ribs from oven
Sear on high heat on the barbecue (roughly 3-4 minutes on each side)
Serve with sauce


For the Sauce:

• 2 Cups Ketchup
• 1/4 Cup Makers Mark
• 1/4 Cup Dijon mustard
• 1/4 Cup Brown Sugar
• 3 Tbsp. Tabasco
• 2 Tbsp. Worcestechire Sauce

Blend together in a saucepan over medium heat for 5-6 minutes.