Five Spice Pork Ribs With Smothered Onions And Spicy Dried Cranberry Bbq Sauce Recipes

5-SPICE PORK RIBS WITH SMOTHERED ONIONS, SPICY CRAISIN BBQ SAUCE

Steps:

• In a large pan, place the Chinese 5-spice powder, sugar, salt and a generous amount of cold water.
• Mix together until the sugar and salt have dissolved.
• Add the baby back pork ribs into the liquid, so that they are totally covered.
• Chill in the refrigerator overnight.
• Preheat the oven to 300°F.
• Line a roasting tray with enough kitchen foil to completely cover and seal the pork ribs.
• Evenly spread the sliced onions on the foil and place the butter on top.
• Remove the ribs from the liquid and season both sides with salt and freshly ground pepper.
• Place the ribs in one layer on top of the onions, and fold the foil over making sure to tightly seal the package.
• Roast undisturbed for 2 hours.
• Meanwhile heat the canola oil in a small saucepan.
• Add in the onion and garlic and fry gently, stirring often, for 10 minutes.
• Add in the sugar, craisins, cranberry juice, vinegar and chipotle peppers.
• Simmer until the liquid is reduced by half. Puree the sauce in a blender until very smooth, season with salt and freshly ground pepper.
• Remove the ribs from the oven, unwrap and baste them with Spicy Craisin BBQ Sauce.
• Increase the oven to 400°F.
• Bake the ribs uncovered for 10 minutes until the sauce is lightly browned.
• Divide the smothered onions onto four plates and serve with one half rack per person.