Paprika-Glazed Baby Back Ribs:

Gourmet | January 1996

I've been making this recipe for years, in ever-increasing quantities, since there is never a crumb left at the Bridge Deck Holiday Party. I pretty much stick to the recipe, except that I marinate them a bit longer -- at least 24 hours. I cook them 50 to 60 minutes. I think that would depend on the size of the ribs -- the ones I get at Costco are pretty big. Then, when they're cool enough to handle, I kind of smear them in the sauce left over in the bottom of the pan and transfer them to another dish before refrigerating and reheating them a couple of days later.

Yield: Makes 8 to 10 servings as part of a tapas buffet

Ingredients
4 pounds baby back pork ribs, cut into individual ribs
6 garlic cloves, chopped fine
1 1/2 cups dry red wine
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons sweet paprika
3 tablespoons Sherry vinegar
1 1/2 tablespoons firmly packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon salt

Preparation

Divide ribs between two large heavy sealable plastic bags. In a bowl stir together remaining ingredients and pepper to taste and pour over ribs. Seal bags, pressing out excess air. Marinate ribs, chilled, turning bags occasionally, overnight.

Preheat oven to 375°F.

Transfer ribs and marinade to a (foil-lined -- or you'll have a mess to clean) roasting pan large enough to hold ribs in one layer and roast ribs, turning occasionally, until marinade is reduced to about 1 cup, about 50 minutes. Ribs may be made 2 days ahead, cooled, uncovered, and chilled, covered. Reheat ribs in a preheated 375°F. oven until hot, about 12 minutes.