STICKY BRAISED PORK RIBS

Ingredients

  • Ingredients
  • RUB
  • 1.5 kg pork spare ribs, quartered
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • lime cheeks, to serve
  • 1 tbs brown sugar
  • 1 tbs salt
  • 1 tsp chilli powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp mustard powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp dried oregano leaves
  • 1/2 brown onion, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • SAUCE
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 250 ml malt vinegar
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp chilli powder
  • 1 tsp hot English mustard powder
  • 2 tbs tomato sauce
  • 2 tbs Dijon mustard
  • 125 ml bourbon
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 1 tomato, finely chopped
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 jalapeno chilli, finely chopped
  • 1 orange, peeled rind

Preparation

Step 1

Method
Step 1: Preheat oven to 180°C.

Step 2: Combine rub ingredients in a large bowl. Add ribs to the bowl, using your hands, rub the mixture into the meat to coat completely. Set aside in the fridge for 2-3 hours to marinate.

Step 3: Heat a BBQ or char grill plate over high heat. Drizzle olive oil onto ribs and toss to coat. Place ribs fat-side up and cook for 3-4 minutes each side or until sealed.

Step 4: Place cooking marinade ingredients and 1 1/2 tsp of salt in a saucepan and bring to the boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for about 10-15 minutes until thickened slightly.

Step 5: Transfer ribs to a large, non-stick roasting pan and pour over hot marinade. Cover with foil and cook in the oven for 1 ½ hours or until falling off the bone, turning 3-4 times throughout.

Step 6: Serve ribs with lime cheeks.

Serves 4