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Autumn Ribs with Cranberry Cider Glaze

Autumn Ribs with Cranberry Cider Glaze

Photo by SunnySideUp (lesley829)

  • This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Pork with Cider
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    SunnySideUp (lesley829)'s Notes: I love making ribs, especially when the weather is brisk and I am craving comfort foods. This recipe blends a delicate mixture of fall flavors, and it is the perfect complement to your favorite...

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Serves 6

  1. In a small bowl, combine the sugar, mustard powder, chili powder, celery salt, cinnamon, kosher salt and pepper. Rub the mixture all over the racks and place in plastic bags. Refrigerate 8-24 hours.

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  2. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F and bring ribs to room temperature, about 30-45 minutes.

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  3. Place three of the racks on the bottom of a roasting pan, and top with the remaining three.

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  4. Cook for two and a half hours until tender but not falling off the bone, and rotate the bottom and top layers of the racks every 30 minutes.

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  5. Remove pan from oven, cover with foil and increase temperature to 450 degrees F.

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  6. Just before putting the ribs back in the oven, pour the pre-made glaze (that has been brought to room temperature) all over the ribs. Cook the ribs in a single layer, either in batches or in two pans until they caramelize (about 15 minutes).

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  1. Heat oil in medium saucepan over medium heat.

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  2. Add the minced garlic and ginger and cook until slightly golden.

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  3. Pour in the cider, agave, soy sauce and vinegar, and bring to a low boil.

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  4. Add the cranberries, salt and pepper, and simmer until the cranberries begin to burst (about 10 to 15 minutes). Use a wooden spoon to stir the mixture and mash the cranberries against the pan.

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  5. Remove from heat and pour mixture through a fine mesh sieve, pushing the solids against the sieve to extract the liquid. Discard solids or reserve for another use.

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  6. Let cool and store in refrigerator.

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1 Comment on Autumn Ribs with Cranberry Cider Glaze

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I love ribs, too! I like the idea of agave nectar and cider.

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