STICKY SPARE RIBS CASSEROLE

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Cook ribs over a mix of red cabbage and tart apples in this easy one-pot pork dinner.

Provided by Magdalena Wszelaki

Categories     HarperCollins     HarperCollins     Pork Rib     Pork     Dinner     Molasses     Spice     Cabbage     Dried Fruit     Apple

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons blackstrap molasses
1 1/2 tablespoons Chinese five-spice powder
1 teaspoon smoked salt or sea salt
2 1/2-3 pounds pork spare ribs rack
1 small head of red cabbage (about 2 pounds), shredded
2 unpeeled Fuji apples, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
6-8 green onions, diced
1/4 cup dried unsweetened cherries (optional)
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup ghee or lard, melted
1/2 tablespoon sea salt
Special Equipment:
6-quart Dutch oven or a large casserole with lid

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  • In a medium bowl, make the marinade by whisking together the mustard, molasses, five-spice powder, and salt.
  • Pat the ribs dry, remove the membrane, and cut the rack in half. Place the ribs in a baking pan and rub with the marinade on both sides.
  • In the Dutch oven, toss the cabbage, apples, green onions, cherries, cider vinegar, ghee, and salt.
  • Place the ribs on top of the vegetables, meaty side up, cover, and cook for 1 hour.
  • Carefully remove the lid so the steam does not burn you, and switch the oven to broil; broil the ribs for another 10 minutes or until they are brown. Remove from the oven and let the ribs rest for 10 minutes before serving.
  • Keeps well in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Michelle Strack
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These ribs are a staple in my family's summer cookouts. They're always a hit.


Peter Mawuka
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I've never made ribs before, but this recipe made it easy. They turned out great!


Tameka Dunne
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These ribs are a great way to impress your friends and family. They're sure to be a hit.


Timmeh
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I'm not a big fan of ribs, but I really enjoyed these. The sauce was especially good.


Ogbeifun Emmanuel
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The ribs were a little dry for my taste, but the sauce was excellent.


Mangoor Alam
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I followed the recipe exactly and the ribs turned out perfectly. They were so tender and juicy.


Scottish Stacee
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These ribs are the best! I love the combination of the sweet and savory sauce. They're always a hit at parties.


Ashley Fw
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I've made these ribs several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. The meat is so tender and the sauce is amazing.


River Blu
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Easy to make and so delicious! The ribs were perfectly cooked and the sauce was just the right amount of tangy and sweet.


roky islam
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These sticky spare ribs were fall-off-the-bone tender and the sauce was finger-licking good! I served them with mashed potatoes and green beans, and it was a hit with the whole family.