Sticky Balsamic Ribs Recipe

Name: Sticky Balsamic Ribs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 large garlic cloves; 2 tablespoons finely chopped rosemary; 2 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar; 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 1 teaspoon cayenne; 8 pounds baby back pork ribs (8 racks; see cooks' note, below); 1 cup water; 2 cups hot water; 1 cup balsamic vinegar; 1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar; Equipment: 2 large roasting pans

Servings: persons

8 large garlic cloves
2 tablespoons finely chopped rosemary
2 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon cayenne
8 pounds baby back pork ribs (8 racks; see cooks' note, below)
1 cup water
2 cups hot water
1 cup balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
Equipment: 2 large roasting pans

1
Mince and mash garlic to a paste with 1 teaspoon salt. Stir together with rosemary, brown sugar, vinegar, cayenne, 1 tablespoon salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper. Rub evenly all over ribs and transfer to roasting pans. Marinate, chilled, 8 to 24 hours.
2
Preheat oven to 425u00b0F with racks in upper and lower thirds.
3
Pour 1/2 cup water into each roasting pan and tightly cover pans with foil. Roast ribs, switching position of pans halfway through, until meat is very tender, about 1 3/4 hours. Remove pans from oven and transfer ribs to a platter.
4
Add 1 cup hot water to each roasting pan and scrape up brown bits. Skim off and discard fat, then transfer liquid to a 10-inch skillet. Add vinegar and brown sugar and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Boil until reduced to about 1 cup, about 15 minutes.
5
Prepare grill for direct-heat cooking over medium-hot charcoal (medium heat for gas); see
6
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7
Brush some of glaze onto both sides of racks of ribs. Grill, turning occasionally, until ribs are hot and grill marks appear, about 6 minutes.
8
Brush ribs with more glaze and serve remaining glaze on the side.

2648

kcal

Calories

127

Fat

102

Carbs

257

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 large garlic cloves, 2 tablespoons finely chopped rosemary, 2 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar, 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, and more.

Yes, Sticky Balsamic 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.

Sticky Balsamic Ribs

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