Although it may be a little late in the year for some of us to barbeque, I thought I'd share my latest creation. These are worth braving the cold weather for.
Curried Apple Ribs
Serves 4
2 Full Racks of Ribs
Sauce
750 mL Applesauce
150 mL Tomato Paste
3 Cloves Garlic, Minced
1/2 Medium Onion, Minced (approx 1/8 cup)
1 tbsp Curry Powder
1 cup Brown Sugar
1-2 tbsp Sesame Oil
1) Bring a pot of water large enough to fit the ribs to a boil. Add the ribs and reduce the heat. Let simmer for 20-30 minutes.
2) Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot enough, add the curry powder and let it roast for 15 seconds, add the garlic when the curry powder starts to smoke.
3) Add the onions after another 45-60 seconds and saute them until they are tender.
4) Reduce the heat to medium and add the brown sugar. Once it has liquefied, add the tomato paste and applesauce and remove from heat.
5) By now, the ribs should be ready, remove them from the water, and cool them in ice water as quickly as possible. This is crucial since warm food is a playground for all kinds of bacteria.
6) Let the ribs marinate in the sauce overnight or at least 2-3 hours.
7) When ready to BBQ, cook the ribs over low heat for 30-45 minutes, flipping them occasionally and generously coating them with the sauce. When you're done, you should end up with.....
