Sticky Ribs

Sticky Wild Fennel & Soy Ribs

Tom
A finger licking way to celebrate rib of pork with some wild ingredients thrown in for good measure!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, english, French
Servings 4 People

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Onion
  • 2 Garlic Cloves
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil Extra Virgin
  • 1/2 tsp Chilli Flakes Optional
  • 110 g Muscavado Sugar (Soft Brown Sugar)
  • 600 g Home Made Tomato Ketchup (Organic Store Bought)
  • 110 ml Dark Soy Sauce
  • 1 kg Organic, Farm Fresh Pork Ribs
  • Salt & Pepper

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 130°c (150°c for non-fan ovens) Gas Mark 2
  • Peel & roughly chop the onion and grate/crush the garlic
  • Add olive oil to a frying pan and fry the onion and garlic until softened
  • Add to the pan chilli, fennel seeds and sugar until the sugar has melted
  • Tip in the soy sauce and ketchup, bring to boil and then reduce heat to simmer for 10 mins (or until the sauce thickens)
  • Meanwhile, get yourself a deep roasting tin, insert the ribs and pour over the sauce, making sure the ribs are well covered.
  • Cover the tray with foil or a oven proof lid (you can use a crock pot instead of a tin) and cook for 2 hours at 130°c
  • After 2 hours, turn the heat up to 180°c/160°c Fan/Gas Mark 4 for 45 mins or until super sticky and caramalised.
  • Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Keyword fennel, pork, Ribs, soy, sticky