BBQ Beef Ribs Recipe
with Spicy Cherry Glaze
Great for BBQs and get-togethers!
Ingredients
- 2kg beef spare ribs
- 1 cup pitted & halved fresh cherries (about 25 cherries)
- 1 cup raw sugar
- 2 cups apple juice
- 2 long red chilies, coarsely chopped
- 2 Tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 lime, juiced and lime wedges, to serve
Method
- 1. Place the beef ribs in a large saucepan with enough water to cover. Bring the water to a gentle simmer slowly over a medium heat. Simmer gently (do not boil), partially covered for 11/4 -11/2 hours. This will ensure they tenderise rather than toughen. Drain.
- 2. Meanwhile make the spicy cherry glaze. Combine cherries, sugar and apple juice in a medium frying pan and bring to the boil. Boil, stirring occasionally for 15 minutes or until reduced by half and syrupy. Remove from heat. Pour into a bowl. Add chillies, dijon and lime juice. Using a stick blender, blend until smooth.
- 3. Place ribs in a large dish and pour over glaze, turn to coat. Stand for 30 minutes at room temperature or marinate overnight in the fridge.
- 4. Remove ribs from the glaze, reserving glaze. Cook ribs on a preheated barbecue grill plate over medium-high heat for 6 minutes, turning often or until ribs are caramelised. Pour reserved glaze into a small saucepan and bring to the boil. Boil for 3 minutes. Pour into a sauce bowl and serve with ribs and lime wedges.
Handy Tips
Tip 1: because the ribs are thick and are only on the barbecue for a short time it is best to bring them to room temperature before barbecuing if you are marinating in the fridge overnight.
Tip 2: you can also cook raw ribs in the glaze in a large foil-covered roasting pan for 2-3 hours or until tender and falling off the bone.
Tip 3: swap fresh cherries with frozen cherries or canned black cherries.
