Sticky Balsamic Ribs

By pixeljr

Ingredients

• 8 cloves garlic
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh rosemary
• divided 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar divided
• divided 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar divided
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 4 racks baby back pork ribs
• divided 1 1/2 cups water divided

Details

Servings 4
Adapted from theparsleythief.com

Preparation

Step 1

1.Add the rosemary, 2 tablespoons of the brown sugar, 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar & the cayenne to a small mixing bowl.

2.Mince the garlic, add 1 teaspoon of salt to it & mash with the side of a chef knife.

3.Add it to the marinade, along with a 1/2 tablespoon of kosher salt & 1/2 teaspoon pepper & mix all the ingredients together.

4.Rub evenly over the ribs & transfer to a storage container. Marinate, chilled, for 8-24 hours.

5.Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.

6.Arrange the ribs in a large roasting pan & pour a 1/2 cup water into the bottom.

7.Cover tightly with foil & roast the ribs until the meat is very tender, about 1 3/4 hours.

8.Remove from the oven & transfer the ribs to a platter.

9.Add 1 cup of water to the pan & using a wooden spoon, scrape up all the brown bits.

10.Strain the liquid into a measuring cup, or gravy separator & skim off the fat.

11.Transfer to a skillet & add a 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar & 1/4 cup brown sugar.

12.Bring the mixture to a boil & simmer gently until reduced to about 1 cup, about 15 minutes.

13.Heat the grill. Brush some glaze over both sides of the ribs & grill, turning occasionally, until the ribs are hot & grill marks appear, about 6 minutes. Brush the ribs with some more glaze & serve.