STICKY MAPLE AND BOURBON PORK RIBS

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Skip the same old boring barbecue sauce and opt for a sticky malt vinegar, bourbon, and maple syrup glaze to slick up these boiled-and-baked pork ribs.

Provided by Donna Hay

Categories     HarperCollins     HarperCollins     Dinner     Pork     Pork Rib     Maple Syrup     Bourbon     Cinnamon     Vinegar     Bake     Roast

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

For the ribs:
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
For the maple-bourbon glaze:
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

Steps:

  • For the ribs:
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • For the glaze:
  • 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.
  • To finish:
  • Preheat oven to 220°C (425°F).
  • 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.
  • 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.

Kharan Julie
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I'm a big fan of ribs, and these were some of the best I've ever had. The glaze was perfect, and the meat was so tender and juicy. I highly recommend this recipe.


Busisiwe Hlongwane
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I've never made ribs before, but this recipe was easy to follow and the ribs turned out great. The glaze was delicious and the meat was fall-off-the-bone tender. I will definitely be making these again.


pappu deb
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These ribs were amazing! I made them for a party, and everyone loved them. The glaze was perfect, and the meat was so tender and juicy. I will definitely be making these again.


paola H
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my ribs didn't turn out very good. The glaze was too thick and the meat was dry. I think I'll stick to my old rib recipe next time.


Timothy Jones
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These ribs were a lot of work, but they were worth it. They were so delicious! The glaze was perfect, and the meat was fall-off-the-bone tender. I would definitely make these again for a special occasion.


Seth
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my ribs didn't turn out as tender as I would have liked. I think I might have overcooked them. I'll try again next time and cook them for less time.


Kerou Realy
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These ribs were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still very good. The glaze was delicious and the meat was fall-off-the-bone tender. I would definitely make these again, but I would use a different glaze next time.


Andrea Riccucci
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I'm a big fan of ribs, and these were some of the best I've ever had. The glaze was perfect, and the meat was so tender and juicy. I highly recommend this recipe.


Aafi Shah1
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I've never made ribs before, but this recipe was easy to follow and the ribs turned out great. The glaze was delicious and the meat was fall-off-the-bone tender. I will definitely be making these again.


Israel Demeke
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These ribs were amazing! I made them for a party, and everyone loved them. The glaze was perfect, and the meat was so tender and juicy. I will definitely be making these again.


Zamantuli
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my ribs didn't turn out very good. The glaze was too thick and the meat was dry. I think I'll stick to my old rib recipe next time.


Shadia Afrin shathi
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These ribs were a lot of work, but they were worth it. They were so delicious! The glaze was perfect, and the meat was fall-off-the-bone tender. I would definitely make these again for a special occasion.


Edward Stephens
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my ribs didn't turn out as tender as I would have liked. I think I might have overcooked them. I'll try again next time and cook them for less time.


Twilight Star
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These ribs were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my husband loved them. He said they were the best ribs he's ever had. I think I'll try making them again with a different glaze next time.


Jack Peter
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I'm not a huge fan of ribs, but these were really good. The glaze was sweet and tangy, and the meat was fall-off-the-bone tender. I would definitely make these again.


Aklima Sweety
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These ribs are amazing! I've made them twice now, and they're always a hit. The glaze is perfect, and the meat is so tender and juicy. I highly recommend this recipe.


Izzy Blake
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I followed the recipe exactly, and the ribs turned out great. The meat was fall-off-the-bone tender, and the glaze was sweet and sticky. I served them with coleslaw and baked beans, and it was a perfect summer meal.


Lujain Ahmed
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This recipe is a keeper! The ribs were cooked to perfection, and the glaze was out of this world. I will definitely be making these again and again.


Roji Kc
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I've made these ribs several times now, and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make, and the flavor is amazing. I usually serve them with mashed potatoes and green beans.


Chiamaka Divinefavour
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These ribs were fall-off-the-bone delicious! The maple and bourbon glaze was perfect, and the meat was so tender and juicy. I will definitely be making these again.