Name: Sticky apricot and lime ribs
Cook time: 120 min
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Sticky apricot & lime ribs; 1 kilogram american-style pork spare ribs, cut into pieces; 1 cup (320g) apricot jam; 1 cup (250ml) water; 2 tablespoon finely grated lime rind; 2 tablespoon lime juice; 2 tablespoon soy sauce; 2 teaspoon garlic powder; 2 teaspoon onion powder; 1 teaspoon dried chilli flakes; 1 teaspoon ground cumin

Sticky apricot and lime ribs

The perfect combination of sweet and tart, these American style ribs are tender, with a little love and care.

Serves 4

Cook

Marinate

Ingredients

Sticky apricot & lime ribs

1 kilogram american-style pork spare ribs, cut into pieces

1 cup (320g) apricot jam

1 cup (250ml) water

2 tablespoon finely grated lime rind

2 tablespoon lime juice

2 tablespoon soy sauce

2 teaspoon garlic powder

2 teaspoon onion powder

1 teaspoon dried chilli flakes

1 teaspoon ground cumin

Method

Sticky apricot & lime ribs

1.Place pork in a large saucepan with enough cold water to cover. Cover; bring to the boil. Reduce heat to low; skim away impurities from the surface. Simmer, covered, about 45 minutes. Drain.

2.Combine remaining ingredients in a large bowl, add pork; turn to coat. Cover; refrigerate 2 hours or overnight, turning occasionally.

3.Preheat oven to 200°C/400°F.

4.Place pork and marinade in a large baking-paper-lined dish; season. Roast about 1 hour, turning and brushing every 15 minutes with pan juices. Cut into individual ribs to serve. Accompany with lime wedges, if you like.