Saturday I’m cooking baby back ribs. As usual I am using Alton Brown’s recipe. I’m looking for recommendations for accompanying dishes. This is a sit down dinner not a BBQ. Right now I’m drawing a blank.
Nothing too labor intensive please. The ribs take enough time to prepare I don’t need another big project.
OK, then gives us some guidelines to help. Cornbread or corn, as mentioned above, is a good suggestion. If I’m working the grill or the smoker, I usually get some grilled veggies going, as a rule. Bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, asparagus, squash, etc. Whatever is around and in-season and seems to go together.
Mac and cheese? What kids don’t like mac and cheese? That’s another classic side. I also love doing greens, but I suspect with the kid stipulation, that might not be in the cards.
How about a waldorf salad? It’s pretty easy to make. It’s light, fruity, and chilled, so it’ll match up good with ribs. And it’s something kids would like.