BBQ Pork Ribs

There are not many foods that I would gladly drive hours to eat but if someone 4 hours away told me they were having ribs for dinner I would probably get in my car and head off straight away.  I adore this recipe but I only cook it once or twice a year because I tend to eat way too much and make myself ill 🙂 You can cook these ribs in a slow cooker but you will need to put them into a very hot oven for 30 minutes before serving to get the sticky outside that ribs are known for.  The ribs can be left whole but they are easier to marinate when sliced. They are best is marinated overnight and a minimum would be 5 hours for the best flavour.

BBQ Pork Ribs

• 2 kilograms of American style Pork Ribs
• 3 tablespoons Soy Sauce
• 3 tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar
• 3 tablespoons Honey
• 2 tablespoons smoked Paprika
• 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste
• 2 teaspoons Garlic

Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and stir until combined.  Pour mixture over ribs and allow to marinate overnight.  Line a casserole dish with baking paper.  Place ribs in dish in one layer.  Pour over remaining marinade.  Cover with aluminium foil and bake in a 150 degree oven for 1 1/2 hours.  Remove foil and increase oven temperature to 220 degrees.  At this stage I combine 1 tablespoon of honey and 1 tablespoon of soy sauce and baste the ribs again before allowing them to cook for a further 20 minutes until they darken and become sticky to touch.  The ribs can be easily overcooked and tough so be sure to keep an eye on them.

If you wish to cook them in the slow cooker use the same ingredients and cook them on low for 5-6 hours before finishing them in the oven.

Serve with a baked potato and salad or steamed vegetables.