Best Zinfandel Mop Recipes

Ravenswood Rub image

Provided by Eric Lee, Food Network Star Season 8 Finalist

Time 15m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon kosher salt
2 1/4 teaspoons garlic powder
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
3/4 teaspoon chili powder
3/4 teaspoon fennel seed, toasted and ground
3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cumin seed, toasted and ground
1/2 teaspoon mustard seed, toasted and ground
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger

Steps:

Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix well. Apply this rub mixture on baby back ribs before grilling.

Cider Mop image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories main-dish

Time 1h20m

Yield 1 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 tablespoons finely grated peeled fresh ginger
2 shallots, peeled and sliced
6 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
1 1/2 cups bourbon
1 quart sweet apple cider
1 cup apple jelly
1/4 cup dark molasses
1 bay leaf
2 teaspoons coriander seeds
1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns
2 sprigs fresh sage or 1 teaspoon dried sage
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the ginger, shallots, and garlic. Cook, stirring frequently, until the vegetables are soft and brown, about 5 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and carefully add the bourbon. Return the pan to the heat and with a wooden spoon scrape up any of the browned bits that cling to the bottom. Add the cider, jelly, molasses, bay leaf, coriander seeds, peppercorns, and sage. Bring to a boil and reduce until the mixture is syrupy and yields about 1 1¿2 cups, about 1 hour.
Strain and add lemon juice, salt, and black pepper, to taste.