Venison Ribs

Step 1

BBQ Rub and Sauce

Step 2

Whisk all ingredients together in a bowl and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It will last for about a week in the fridge, longer if you omit the lemon juice.

Step 3

The Ribs

Step 4

Using a hacksaw or bone saw, cut a rack of game ribs perpendicular to the bones, so to get a 4-6 inch strip of connected rib bones.

Step 5

Then cut these strips into pieces containing 3 or 4 ribs apiece.

Step 6

Place the ribs into a pressure cooker or crock pot and add just enough stock or water to cover them.

Step 7

Cook at full pressure for 30 minutes. If using a slow cooker, cook on high for 2 to 3 hours or low for 6 to 8 hours. By then, the ribs should be fairly tender. The measure of a perfectly cooked venison rib will be if the meat hangs on to the bone when picked up, but if you shook the bone the meat would start to fall off. A little resistance is not a bad thing.

Step 8

Prepare a grill (gas or charcoal) at medium-high heat.

Step 9

Remove the ribs from the slow cooker, let them cool, and then give them a generous rub-down with the rub.

Step 10

Place the ribs on the grill.

Step 11

Since they’re already cooked, you’re simply reheating the meat and charring the outside a bit.

Step 12

Once the ribs have crisped, about 10 minutes, coat them generously with the barbeque sauce, and continue cooking for 1 to 2 minutes to allow the sauce to caramelize and thicken.

Step 13

Serve warm.