Jerk Baby Back Pork Ribs are ultra-tender and slathered with a sticky BBQ that gets caramelized over the grill's flames.
Ingredients
3racks baby back pork ribs
Salt and pepper
for the jerk marinade:
2T.allspice
1tsp.cinnamon
1T.ground coriander
4scallionschopped
3 to 4clovesgarlic
1tsp.tamarindagave or honey
¼c.water
¼c.vegetable oil
½bunch fresh cilantroroughly chopped
1habanerostem removed
juice from 1 lime
Salt to taste
fresh cilantro sprigs and slices of fresh limeoptional garnish
for the BBQ sauce:
2T.butter
½c.finely chopped yellow onion
3garlic clovesminced
2c.of your favorite BBQ sauce
2tsp.Chinese 5 spice
⅓c.chopped fresh cilantro
2 to 3T.Tabascoto taste
juice from 1 lemon
Instructions
for the jerk marinade: In a blender or food processor, blend all of the jerk marinade ingredients until relatively smooth.Season both sides of the ribs with salt and pepper and place in a large pan. Coat the ribs with the jerk marinade. Marinate in the refrigerator, covered, for 24 hours.Preheat oven to 325° and bake the ribs until tender, uncovered, about 1-1/2 to 2 hours. Then glaze the ribs heavily on both sides with the BBQ sauce. Finish the ribs on a grill over medium heat. Glaze multiple times with the BBQ sauce to develop deeper flavor and a caramelized char. Garnish with fresh cilantro sprigs and slices of fresh lime, if desired.Ribs can be cooked 3 days in advance and reheated.
for the BBQ sauce: In a medium skillet over medium to medium-high heat, melt the butter and then sauté the onion and garlic until soft. Add BBQ sauce and stir to combine. Add Chinese 5 spice, cilantro, Tabasco, and lemon juice, stirring to combine. Cook until thoroughly heated throughout. Add water if necessary to achieve the right texture. This can be prepared a day in advance.
Notes
Printed with permission from Chef Peter Botcher of Butcher & the Boar in Minneapolis, MN.
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