Sticky Maple and Bourbon Pork Ribs
Tender American-style pork ribs braised in aromatic spices and finished with a rich bourbon-maple glaze. These ribs are first simmered until tender, then roasted with a sticky sweet and savory sauce for the perfect balance of flavors.
Ingredients
- •2 cups malt vinegar
- •2 quarts water
- •6 leaves bay leaves
- •3 sticks cinnamon
- •½ cup brown sugar
- •¼ cup rock salt
- •1 whole brown onion
- •2 kg American-style pork ribs
- •1 cup bourbon
- •½ cup maple syrup
- •½ cup malt vinegar
- •¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
- •1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- •1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- •1 tablespoon sea salt flakes
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Place the vinegar, water, bay leaves, cinnamon, sugar, rock salt and onion in a large saucepan over high heat. Stir to combine and bring to the boil.
10 min
- 2.
Add the ribs, reduce the heat to medium and cover with a tight-fitting lid. Simmer for 30-40 minutes or until the pork is tender.
40 min
- 3.
Place the bourbon, maple syrup, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, paprika and salt flakes in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir to combine and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 8-10 minutes or until slightly reduced. Set aside.
10 min
- 4.
Preheat oven to 220°C (425°F).
5 min
- 5.
Remove the ribs from the cooking liquid and place, meat-side down, in a large deep-sided ovenproof dish. Top with the glaze and roast for 15 minutes.
15 min
- 6.
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. Brush with any remaining glaze and slice to serve.
15 min
