Every woman knows:the way to a man's heart is through his stomach. And since a man is a hunter and predator by nature, he should be fed meat. Pork ribs look very much like a machine gun belt, which every man will also love. Baked pork ribs are ideal for a family dinner. In addition, the recipes described below are very easy to prepare. The main thing is to choose the right ribs. When choosing them, you should pay attention to the fact that there is more meat on the ribs, and, accordingly, less fat. In this case, any chosen recipe will turn out amazingly tasty, the ribs will be soft and juicy. Now a little about how to cook pork ribs. If there is a film on the inside of the ribs, then before baking it should be cut in several places. This is done so that when baked, it does not tighten, and the meat does not release juice. To make oven-baked ribs tastier, they need to be rubbed with salt and spices beforehand so that they can soak well. Pre-marinated ribs are no less tasty. There is no need to pour out the remaining marinade. It is better to pour it over the ribs from time to time while baking in the oven, then the meat will be juicier. It is not necessary to bake the ribs as a whole strip; there are excellent recipes in which they are divided into portions. You can also prepare an original recipe called "Crown". To do this, a strip of ribs is tied into an accordion, giving the appearance of a crown, and the middle is filled with minced meat. For minced meat, choose any products that go well with meat.
Recipe for baked ribs with honey
Recipes in which pork ribs are baked inoven, it is very easy to cook. Therefore, they are suitable even for a novice cook. To prevent the meat from being overcooked and dry, cover the ribs with foil when cooking, and remove it about twenty minutes before they are ready, so that the dish acquires an appetizing golden color. Ingredients:
- Pork ribs - 350-400 g
- Garlic - 2 cloves
- Honey - 40 g
- Greenery
- Salt, spices
Method of preparation:Preheat the oven to 160 degrees. Wash the pork ribs thoroughly, let them dry, rub with salt and spices. You can use a special ready-made seasoning for pork as spices. Then put the prepared ribs in the oven for about an hour. While the meat is cooking, you can make a sauce. To do this, slightly warm up the honey in a water bath or in the microwave (if the honey is liquid, you do not need to do this). Then add garlic pressed through a press to the liquid, cooled honey. Mix everything well. After an hour, take the dish out and pour the sauce over it, then put it back in the oven and bake until done. When serving, garnish with fresh herbs. If the oven has a "grill" function, you can cook grilled ribs. In this case, it is better to marinate the meat in advance. You can serve this dish with red wine or beer, which are ideal for pork. By the way, pork ribs cooked on the grill in the oven are no less appetizing than those cooked over a fire or barbecue.
Recipe for baked ribs with mustard
Ingredients:
- Pork ribs - 2-3 kg
- Garlic - 7-8 cloves
- Mustard — 2 tbsp. l.
- Salt, spices
Method of preparation:The ribs are washed thoroughly and left to dry (you can pat them dry with a towel). Then they are cut into strips equal to the length of the baking tray in which they will be baked. The strips should not be made too small, as they will be dry. Then the ribs are rubbed with salt, garlic and spices. After that, they are greased with mustard and laid out on a baking tray. The side with more fat is placed up. This is done so that the fat, when it is melted, is absorbed into the meat and it is not dry. The oven should be preheated to 180 degrees. The baking tray with ribs is placed in the oven for about an hour and a half, sometimes it will take a little less time. After the dish is ready, the meat is cut into portions, placed on a flat plate and decorated with fresh herbs on all sides. Baked ribs on Armenian lavash look very original.
Baked ribs in sweet sauce
Ingredients:
- Pork ribs - 2 kg
- Garlic - 5-6 cloves
- Honey - 2 tbsp.
- Mustard — 2 tbsp. l.
- Pepper black with peas
- Bay leaf
- Salt, spices
Method of preparation:The ribs are washed, dried with a napkin or towel and rubbed with salt, spices, mustard and honey. Then they are laid loosely on a baking sheet, making sure that the layer of fat is on top. Several black peppercorns and several bay leaves are placed on top. The oven is heated well (up to 200 degrees) and the dish is put to bake. If there is a grill, it can be turned on for a couple of minutes so that a glaze forms on the ribs. The ribs are baked until done, about an hour and a half. You can determine readiness by cutting the meat in the thickest place. The juice coming out of it should be transparent. You can serve with ketchup or satsebeli sauce.