Mennonite Roasted Pig Tails And Ribs Recipe

Name: Mennonite Roasted Pig Tails And Ribs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/2 - 3 lbs pigs tail, tail end removed; 3 -4 lbs meaty spareribs; SAUCE; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1/3 teaspoon fresh ground pepper; 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika; 1 1/2 teaspoons dry mustard; 1 1/2 1 1/2 tablespoons honey or 1 1/2 tablespoons molasses; 1 1/2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 3/4 cup ketchup or 3/4 cup chili sauce; 3/4 cup water; 1/3 cup cider vinegar; 2/3 cup very finely minced onion; 2 cloves garlic, minced

Servings: persons

2 1/2 - 3 lbs pigs tail, tail end removed
3 -4 lbs meaty spareribs
SAUCE
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/3 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
1 1/2 teaspoons dry mustard
1 1/2 1 1/2 tablespoons honey or 1 1/2 tablespoons molasses
1 1/2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
3/4 cup ketchup or 3/4 cup chili sauce
3/4 cup water
1/3 cup cider vinegar
2/3 cup very finely minced onion
2 cloves garlic, minced

1
Place pig tails, fat side up, on a rack in an open roasting pan.
2
Bake 2 hours at 300 degrees F.
3
Drain off the fat.
4
Meanwhile cut the ribs into individual portions of 3 to 4 ribs.
5
Cover and bake 45 minutes at 300 F.
6
Drain off the fat.
7
Combine the ingredients for the sauce.
8
Simmer 10 minutes.
9
Lay the tails and ribs in the bottom of an open roasting pan.
10
Spoon the sauce over.
11
Return to the oven and continue cooking for another hour.
12
Spoon on more sauce periodically so that they are well coated.
13
To barbecue the meat outside, pre-roast in the oven as directed.
14
Then lay pieces on the outside grill, paint with the sauce, and grill till succulently brown and crisp, turning and brushing on more sauce periodically.
15
Classic Canadian Cooking.

192

kcal

Calories

Carbs

Protein

Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/2 - 3 lbs pigs tail, tail end removed, 3 -4 lbs meaty spareribs, SAUCE, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and more.

Yes, Mennonite Roasted Pig Tails And Ribs falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Mennonite Roasted Pig Tails And Ribs

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