PORK RIBS with PAPRIKA TOMATO SAUCE

Ribs are one of our favourites especially when everyone is in the mood for longer meal time and "hands on dining" and  the sight of kids licking their fingers is heartwarming rather than dismay. 

Ribs are almost perfect  in anything but more are accustomed to grill, barbecue or stewed where the sauce and the flavour is sticking to that meaty bone encouraging one to dispose of such cutleries and prefer casual eating with bare hands over fine dining.

This dish is another exploration of mayo and ketchup tandem bringing a finger licking goodness of Ribs!


PORK RIBS with PAPRIKA TOMATO SAUCE

1 kl pork ribs

Onion chopped

Garlic minced

Less than a 1/3 c of tomato catsup

2 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce

1 tbsp vinegar

1/8 c Japanese mayonnaise or any mayonnaise

½ tbsp smoke paprika or sweet paprika powder

2 tsp light soya sauce

2 tsp tamari soy sauce/ regular soy sauce

½ tbsp brown sugar

2 c water
salt (optional) to taste before serving

Mix all the wet ingredients and whisk.

Place the ribs in a pot add onion and garlic.

Pour the sauce and with a high heat bring to a boil.

Then  lower heat to low and simmer for about an hour with occasional stirring.

Add salt if preferred.

Serve hot with rice or bread.

Before Cooking

After an hour of simmering.

Ribs BBQ

One of the favourites... No longer aiming for outdoor grilling when indoor is possible.
I would like to share this recipe to all who wish to go baking and enjoy a greater satisfaction of sumptuous meal than what the best rib restaurants can offer...


PORK BBQ RIBS

Ingredients:

1-1.5 kg ribs

 Marinade:
1/2 c brown sugar
1 tbsp paprika
1 big onion minced
1 whole garlic crushed and minced
1 tbsp salt
1/2 tsp coarse ground pepper
3/4 tsp ground black pepper

Note: you can use powdered garlic and onions but i like mine natural so i use fresh G&O.

Mix all ingredients and dry rub over the ribs.
Cover the ribs in foil and place in ziplock.
Let it stand in the fridge overnight or at least 4 hours
before baking.

BBQ Sauce:
1/2  can coca-cola
1 c tomato ketchup
1/4 c worcestershire sauce ( the silver swan is the best, but Lea & Perrins will do)
1/2 c smokey steak sauce (has to be with smokey sting)
1/4 c light soy sauce (LKK)
1/4 c brown sugar
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tbsp lemon juice
1/8 c EVOO

Place all sauce ingredients in a pan except EVOO, then simmer until thick.
When thickened, add EVOO and heat up for a minute.  Cool and ready to use.

Baking:
Pre-heat oven at 350 deg with fan ( 175 deg).
Remove ribs from the fridge and let it stand under room temperature for about 30 minutes.
Take the ribs, dust away the granulated onion and garlic.  Place it on a baking dish then cover the entire dish with aluminum foil making sure it does not touch the ribs to prevent it from sticking to the foil.
Bake for 45 minutes. After which, uncover the dish and baste the ribs with BBQ Sauce then return it back in the oven. Bake uncovered for another 45 minutes with constant basting every after 15 minutes until the ribs is nicely browned but not dry. When done remove from oven then cover cooked ribs with foil for about 15 minutes before serving. Giving it a rest under foil will keep it moist.

Enjoy with your favourite rice, bread with salad, pickled vegetables and fresh fruits.

Bon appétit! ;-)