Breville Test Kitchen
Jamaican Jerk Pork Ribs
the Q™
6 hrs 30 mins total time
30 mins active time
Medium
Serves 4-6
Ingredients
Measurements:
4½ lb pork spareribs, preferably St. Louis-style
For the spice rub
1 tbsp dried rosemary
6 whole allspice berries
¼ cinnamon stick
1 tbsp dried minced garlic
1 tbsp curry powder
1 tbsp flaky sea salt
½ tsp yellow mustard seeds
½ tsp brown mustard seeds
2 oz habanero or scotch bonnet peppershalved, seeds removed
½ cup (½ oz) loosely packed flat-leaf parsley leaves
2 green onionscoarsely chopped
2 tsp fresh thyme leaves
¼ cup (2 fl oz) apple cider vinegar
¼ cup (2 fl oz) fresh orange juice
For the Jamaican jerk sauce
1 (5½ oz) small red onionpeeled, quartered
3 cloves garlicpeeled
1 tbsp olive oil
¼ cup (2 fl oz) Jamaican or Caribbean spiced dark rum
3¾ cups (30 fl oz) ketchup- ¼ cup (2 fl oz) apple cider vinegar
⅓ cup (2¼ oz) light brown sugar
Instructions
- 1To make the spice rub, put the rosemary, allspice, cinnamon, dried garlic, curry powder, salt and mustard seeds in the blender and secure the lid. MILL for 10 seconds until finely ground.
- 2Add the peppers, parsley, green onion, thyme, vinegar and orange juice to the blender and secure the lid. PUREE for 30 seconds until well blended.
- 3Rub the spice rub over both sides of the pork ribs. Put into a large resealable bag. Seal. Marinate in the refrigerator for 2-4 hours.
- 4Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a large roasting pan with parchment paper. Insert a lightly greased wire rack.
- 5Put the ribs on the rack. Carefully pour 1-2 cups of water into the pan (water should cover the bottom of the pan).
- 6Bake, uncovered, for 30 minutes. Cover tightly with foil and bake for a further 1½ hours until the ribs are tender, adding more water to the pan, if needed.
- 7To make the Jamaican jerk sauce, put all the ingredients in the blender and secure the lid. PUREE for 15-20 seconds until smooth. Pour the mixture into a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Partially cover and cook, stirring occasionally, for 1 hour until the sauce thickens and becomes darker in colour. Set aside to cool.
- 8Remove the ribs from the oven, uncover and brush both sides with some of the jerk sauce. Return to the oven and bake, uncovered, for 10-15 minutes until golden and sticky.
- 9Cut the ribs into serving size portions and serve with the remaining jerk sauce.Tip: The spice rub and jerk sauce are also great with chicken, lamb and seafood.
