Grilled Pork Spare Ribs with Ponzu Sauce
Grilled Pork Spare Ribs with Ponzu Sauce
Ingredients
- 5 lb (2.27 kg) pork ribs, cut between each rib
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) water
- 1 cup (250 ml) soy sauce
- 1 cup (250 ml) brown sugar
- Grated zest and juice of 1 lemon
- Grated zest and juice of 1 lime
- Grated zest of 1 orange
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) harissa
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) chopped unsalted cashews
- Orange wedges for garnishing
Instructions
- Place the ribs in a large saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer gently for about 1 hour. Drain and let cool.
- In a bowl, combine the cornstarch and water. Set aside.
- In a small saucepan, combine the soy sauce, brown sugar, lemon and lime zest, harissa and cinammon. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer, stirring frequently, until syrupy, about 5 minutes. Add the cornstarch mixture and bring to a boil while whisking. Let cool.
- In a large baking dish, toss the ribs with the sauce to coat well. Cover and refrigerate for about 12 hours.
- Preheat the grill, setting the burners to high.
- Grill the ribs for 5 or 6 minutes a side, brushing generously with sauce when almost done.
- Place the ribs on a serving platter and sprinkle with cashews. Garnish with orange wedges.
Grilled Pork Spare Ribs with Ponzu Sauce