Roast Spare Ribs in Cherry-Bourbon Sauce

Roast spare ribs in cherry bourbon sauce

Roast Spare Ribs in Cherry-Bourbon Sauce

PREP TIME

15 mins

COOK TIME

1 hour 30 mins

SERVES

6 people

Like its partner cut the pork belly, pork spare ribs are a dream to roast. Being slightly thinner, they cook quicker too (about half the time, depending on the actual cut). This recipe will give you crisp crackling and succulent meat – the perfect combination.

INGREDIENTS

800g pork spare ribs
sea salt flakes and freshly-ground black pepper
2 tablespoons oil
2 cups sautéed vegetables (onion, celery, garlic)
2 cups frozen cherries
½ cup bourbon
1 cup beef stock

METHOD

  1. Preheat oven to 220°C. Season the spare ribs generously with salt and pepper, then rub with oil.
  2. Arrange the vegetables, cherries and pork (skin side-up) in a roasting pan, then bake for 30 minutes.
  3. Pour in the bourbon and stock, reduce oven to 150°C, then bake for a further 1 hour.