SWEET PORK RIBS

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These mouthwatering ribs are tender, juicy and moist. This is a scrumptious dish that everyone will enjoy!

Provided by Francine Lizotte @ClubFoody

Categories Pork

Number Of Ingredients 23

Ingredients

RUB
1/2 tablespoon(s) smoked paprika
1/2 tablespoon(s) ground ginger
1/2 tablespoon(s) garlic powder
1 teaspoon(s) onion powder
1 teaspoon(s) ground himalayan sea salt
1 teaspoon(s) freshly ground black pepper (i always use mixed peppercorns)
RIBS
3 1/2 pound(s) (1.5 kg) pork side ribs, portioned into 3 bone slabs
3 cup(s) water
GLAZE
1/2 cup(s) ketchup
1/2 cup(s) granulated sugar
1/3 cup(s) pineapple juice
1 tablespoon(s) hoisin sauce
1 tablespoon(s) low-sodium soy sauce
1/2 tablespoon(s) worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon(s) minced ginger
1 large clove garlic, pressed
freshly ground black pepper, to taste (i always use mixed peppercorns)
GARNISH
1/2 tablespoon(s) sesame seeds
1 large green onion, finely chopped

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine all the rub ingredients and whisk until well blended.
Preheat the oven to 300ºF/150ºC
Portion the pork ribs into 3 to 4 bone slabs. Spoon the spice mixture onto them and rub it in well.
Place them on a wire rack lightly greased with cooking spray sitting over a baking pan meat side down.
Pour the water into the baking pan and tightly cover with foil.
Transfer to the preheated oven and let the ribs steam for 2 hours.
About ½ hour before the time is up, make the glaze by adding ketchup, granulated sugar, pineapple juice, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, ginger, garlic and freshly ground black pepper to a medium saucepan.
Stir until the ingredients are well blended, set the heat to medium and cook the mixture until it just starts simmering. Keep it warm until needed.
After a couple of hours, remove the baking pan and transfer the ribs to a plate (*see footnote).
Increase the oven temperature to 375ºF/ 190ºC.
Take the wire rack and place it on a baking sheet lined with foil. Place the ribs meat side up, spoon some glaze over each portion and brush it on evenly to cover the entire surface.
Transfer them to the preheated oven and set the timer for 15 minutes.
When the time is up, remove from the heat and glaze the ribs again. Put them back in the oven for another 15 minutes.
Repeat the same process one more time... spooning on the remaining glaze, brush it on evenly and transfer them back to the oven to bake for the last 15 minutes.
Garnish the ribs with sesame seeds and chopped green onions and serve with rice.
Footnote: To see if they're ready, flip and poke them with the tip of a knife - if it goes in easily, they're done.
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