Sticky Maple and Bourbon Pork Ribs
AmericanHardDairy-FreeGluten-Free

Sticky Maple and Bourbon Pork Ribs

A delicious american dish. Gluten-free friendly. Dairy-free option.

Total Time

132 min

Serves

6

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups (500ml) malt vinegar
  • 2 quarts (2 liters) water
  • 6 bay leaves
  • 3 sticks cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup (90g) brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup (75g) rock salt
  • 1 brown onion
  • quartered
  • 2 kg (about 4 1/2 pounds) American-style pork ribs
  • 1 cup (250ml) bourbon or whiskey
  • 1/2 cup (125ml) maple syrup
  • 1/2 cup (125ml) malt vinegar
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon sea salt flakes

Instructions

  1. 1

    Place the vinegar, water, bay leaves, cinnamon, sugar, rock salt and onion in a large saucepan over high heat.

  2. 2

    Stir to combine and bring to the boil.

  3. 3

    Add the ribs, reduce the heat to medium and cover with a tight-fitting lid.

  4. 4

    Simmer for 30–40 minutes or until the pork is tender.

  5. 5

    Place the bourbon, maple syrup, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, paprika and salt flakes in a medium saucepan over medium heat.

  6. 6

    Stir to combine and bring to the boil.

  7. 7

    Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 8–10 minutes or until slightly reduced.

  8. 8

    Preheat oven to 220°C (425°F).

  9. 9

    Remove the ribs from the cooking liquid and place, meat-side down, in a large deep-sided ovenproof dish.

  10. 10

    Top with the glaze and roast for 15 minutes.

  11. 11

    Turn the ribs over, baste with the glaze and roast for a further 15 minutes or until the pork is tender and the glaze is reduced.

  12. 12

    Brush with any remaining glaze and slice to serve.

Cooking Timer

02:12:00
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Recipe Info

Prep Time:44 min
Cook Time:88 min
Total Time:132 min
Difficulty:Hard
Servings:6