BaoActive African Superfood

BBQ Pork Ribs with Hibiscus Glaze

Harness the incredible natural color of Pure Hibiscus Powder to create these vividly glazed pork ribs.
Total Time 2 hours
Course Braai, Main Course
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

Meat

  • 2 racks Pork Spare Ribs

Glaze

  • 1 cup sugar
  • ½ cup water
  • tbsp Hibiscus Powder
  • 2 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 1 tsp Chilly Pepper

Seasoning

  • 1 tbsp Garlic
  • 1 tbsp Black pepper
  • 1 tbsp Paprika

Instructions
 

Glaze

  • Place sugar and water into a small saucepan over low heat, stirring frequently until sugar is dissolved.
  • Turn off heat and add in hibiscus powder, let it rest for 30-40 minutes.
  • Strain the liquid and return it to the saucepan, discarding the spent flowers.
  • Add in the chilly pepper and apple cider vinegar, then return the to heat to reduce and thicken a further 10-14 minutes.
  • Allow glaze to cool.

Fire up your Braai

    Prepare the Ribs

    • Pat ribs dry with a paper towel
    • If preferred, remove the membrane. 
    • Sprinkle the racks liberally with a mix of your seasoning, ensuring all sides are coated. 
    • Allow seasoning to form a paste by letting it sit and sweat for 20-30 minutes.
    • Paint the top of the ribs with a generous amount of the hibiscus glaze while braaiing until cooked
    • Glaze the ribs again once you have removed them from the braai

    Notes

    Some ideas for sides for BBQ Ribs

    • Coleslaw
    • Corn on the Cob
    • Green Salad
    • Sweet Potato Fries
    • Cucumber Tomato Salad
    • Broccoli Salad
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