STICKY BEEF RIBS

Sticky Beef Ribs image

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 16

6-8 servings
1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns
3 whole cloves
3 teaspoons cumin seeds
1 teaspoon fennel seeds
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
⅛ teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 cup canola or vegetable oil
2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
4 1/2 pounds beef spare ribs
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup light brown sugar
1/4 cup maple syrup Juice of
1/2 large lemon

Steps:

Place the peppercorns, cloves, cumin and fennel in a dry skillet over medium-high heat for 1-2 minutes, shaking the pan to toast. Transfer to a spice grinder or mortar and pestle and grind to a powder. Transfer to a small mixing bowl and add the paprika, salt, cinnamon, ginger, oil and garlic. Rub all over the ribs and cover with foil. Refrigerate overnight.
Remove the ribs from the refrigerator and allow to stand at room temperature for 15 minutes. Preheat the oven to 300 degrees. Lightly grease a roasting pan and transfer the ribs to the pan. Roast for 4-4½ hours or until the meat is tender. After 1 hour, add a cup of hot water to the pan and mix with the pan juices. Baste the meat all over and repeat the basting every hour.
Meanwhile, stir together the honey, brown sugar, maple syrup and lemon juice and set aside. Remove the ribs from the oven and increase the heat to 450 degrees. Drain the cooking liquid and reserve for another use. Evenly pour over the ribs to coat and roast for 15 minutes, basting every 5 minutes. Serve warm.