How to Cook Barbecued Pork Spareribs
Pork spareribs dishes are very popular specially if it is grilled or smoked. Barbecuing pork ribs is a popular cooking method that allows the meat to absorb the smoky flavor of the charcoal grill and the seasonings or marinade used.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 277kcal
Ingredients
- 2 kilos pork ribs
- 6 Tbsp. soy sauce
- 5 cloves garlic
- 2 pcs onion
- 2 pcs bayleaf
- 1/2 Tbsp black pepper
- 500 ml apple juice
- 3 Tbsp. honey
- cooking oil
- salt to taste
- 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce optional
- 1 cup water
For the basting the barbecue:
- 1/2 cup barbecue marinade sauce (sauce from the boiled pork ribs)
- 1/4 cup honey
Instructions
How to Cook Barbecued Pork Spareribs
- Cut the whole 2 kilo pork ribs into 3 to 4 segments. Wash and drain in a colander to dry.
- Heat 2 tablespoon of cooking oil in a wok or deep pan and sauté onion and garlic until fragrant.
- Add apple juice, pepper, laurel leaves, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, honey, water and pork ribs.
- Bring to a boil then cover and simmer in low heat for 45 minutes or until meat is tender.
- Remove the pork ribs from the pan and place on a plate. Don't throw away the liquid or sauce. We will use it for basting the ribs.
- Combine the barbecue marinade and honey mix until the honey is dissolved.
- Fire of the charcoal on the charcoal grill and cook the pork ribs while basting with the barbecue marinade-honey mixture.
- Cook until your desired doneness and slice or serve it whole upon serving. Pour with the remaining sauce from the pan upon serving.
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Notes
- Choose the right meat: Look for ribs with a good meat-to-bone ratio and even distribution of meat along the rib bone. St. Louis-style spareribs are a great option as they have been trimmed of excess fat and cartilage.
- Marinate the meat: You can allow the marinade to sit on the meat for several hours or overnight to allow the flavors to develop fully.
- Boil the ribs: Boil the pork spareribs in the marinade until they are cooked through and tender. This can take anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour, depending on the thickness of the ribs.
- Grill the ribs: If using an electric or gas oven, preheat the grill to medium-high heat and place the ribs on the grill with the bone side down. Grill for a few minutes on each side until heated through and the sugar in the marinade has caramelized on the surface of the meat. Baste with the remaining marinade during grilling to enhance the flavor.
- Let them rest: Once the ribs are done, remove them from the grill and let them rest for a few minutes before serving. This allows the juices to redistribute and ensures that the meat is tender and juicy.