Jam-Glazed Spare Ribs Recipe

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Jam-Glazed Spare Ribs

A glaze made from plum jam or the fruit spread of your choice creates a sweet coating that adds just the right amount of crunch to otherwise tender and juicy spare ribs. A crowd favorite, this dish is best served piping hot with Asian rice or a side salad.

Nutritional Information

Calories

570
Protein

14g
Sodium

1020mg
Sat. fat

5g
Sugar

76g

Ingredients

rack uncooked Niman Ranch St. Louis Ribs

cup plum jam, or substitute apricot, grape or peach jam

3 to 6

cloves garlic

1-inch

piece of fresh ginger root, freshly grated

tablespoon soy sauce

1 1/2

teaspoon crushed red chile flakes

Juice of half a lemon, with a little zest

Step 1

Salt and pepper the ribs. Heat grill to medium high, about 400 F, then grill the ribs until grill marks appear. Turn the heat down to low medium, about 200 F, and cook until the meat starts to shrink around the bones, approximately 1 1/2 hours. Flip the ribs every 20 minutes during this time.

Step 2

While the ribs are cooking, combine all the other ingredients in a mixing bowl. Whisk until mixed well and set aside.

Step 3

When the meat has shrunk around the bones to the point of almost coming off, cover the ribs with the plum glaze. Cook on each side for 3 to 5 minutes, being careful not to let the glaze burn. Remove from the grill and serve immediately with fried rice or salad.