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Pork on Your Fork

June 4th, 2008

While the price of beef continues to skyrocket, I’ve noticed pork has been trending downward. I’m not sure if it’s the result of surpluses on the provincial side or a glut of pork across Canada. Whatever the case, there has never been a cheaper time to eat pork.

I’m must admit, I was raised a beef girl, but when it comes to ribs, I really can’t tell the difference. Today’s recipe, Hoisin Barbecued Ribs, can be used on either pork or beef, the meatier the rib the better.

Hoisin Barbecued Ribs

  • 2 - 3 pounds uncooked ribs
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 1/2 cup hoisin sauce
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • sea salt
  • fresh ground pepper
  • 1 tbsp BBQ Burger Seasoning (from Spice Depot - or any barbecue seasoning)

Directions

Place ribs in large pot filled with water and boil them for about 60 minutes on medium heat. Add 1 tbsp salt, 1/2 tsp ground pepper and 1 tbsp barbecue seasoning for flavour.

Combine remaining ingredients in a small saucepan and cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes.

Drain ribs and place on a foil lined metal pan. Brush sauce over ribs (meaty side up) apply generously. Bake in oven at 300 degrees Fahrenheit for 30 minutes - I recommending cooking them slowly and reapply the sauce at least once, so the flavour really sinks into the meat.

These are finger licking good ribs and a great dish to serve at the cottage.

Cheers,

Julie

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3 Responses to “Pork on Your Fork”

  1. Emily Says:

    Delicious! I’ll note this recipe down for sure.

  2. Heather Says:

    Hi Julie

    This sounds great. I always used to boil pork ribs but my son (who is a firefighter and cooks for his crew) gave me this tip he got from one of his colleagues:
    Instead of boiling the ribs, put them in a roasting pan on a bed of onions and garlic; add a bottle of beer and a cup of water, and cover with foil. Put in the oven on a fairly low heat for about an hour. Then do the barbecuing or bake as above. I tried this and used the leftover liquid as a base for an onion soup. It was outstanding.

  3. Julie Says:

    Heather,
    Thank you for this tip- it sounds delicious. Will give it a try the next time we ribs.

    Cheers,
    Julie

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