Introduction
In this article, we will introduce you to new cooking techniques to prepare delicious pork ribs. Our expert Catalan chef, Ada Parellada, known for reinterpreting classic Catalan dishes at her restaurant Semproniana in Barcelona, has developed three different ways to cook this dish. She reads on to find out how to cook slow-roasted prime rib, casserole prime rib, and double-baked, boiled prime rib.
1. Low-temperature ribs in the oven
This cooking technique is perfect for obtaining tender and juicy meat. Here are the ingredients you will need:
– A rack of four ribs
– 40 g old-fashioned mustard
– A tablespoon of oregano
– A teaspoon of garlic powder
– 1 teaspoon of sugar
– Half a teaspoon of paprika
– 100 g barbecue sauce
– Mashed potatoes
Follow these steps to prepare the ribs at low temperature in the oven:
– Mix the old-fashioned mustard, oregano, garlic powder, sugar and paprika.
– Cover the ribs with this mixture and wrap it with baking paper and aluminum foil.
– Bake at 135°C for two hours.
– Unwrap the ribs and cover them with barbecue sauce.
– Roll it in baking paper and bake it at 200°C for 30 minutes.
– Serve the ribs with mashed potatoes.
2. Rib casserole
If you prefer more traditional cooking, this technique is perfect for you. These are the ingredients you will need:
– 4 individually separated ribs
– An onion
– A piece of ginger
– 50 ml soy sauce
– 100 g barbecue sauce
– 200 ml of beer
Follow these steps to prepare the rib casserole:
– In a saucepan, brown the ribs to melt the fat.
– Add the onion, ginger, soy sauce and barbecue sauce.
– Cover with beer and water.
– Cook over low heat and covered for two hours.
– Uncover and cook slowly for about 30 minutes until you have a thick sauce.
3. Boiled and baked ribs (in two cooking sessions)
This technique combines boiling and baking for a delicious flavor. These are the ingredients you will need:
– A rack of 4 ribs
– 2 carrots
– The green parts of the leek
– Half a head of garlic
– 2 bay leaves
– Some branches of thyme
For the later sauce:
– The boiled head of garlic
– 50 g mustard
– 100 g of ketchup
– 1 tablespoon Perrins sauce
– 1 teaspoon paprika
– 1 spoon of sugar
– 1 tablespoon soy sauce
– 100 ml of white wine
– 200 ml of rib broth
Follow these steps to prepare boiled and baked ribs:
– Boil the ribs with the carrots, bay leaf, leek, head of garlic and thyme.
– Prepare the sauce by mixing the mustard, ketchup, Perrins sauce, paprika, sugar, soy sauce, white wine and broth.
– Place the vegetables and the boiled ribs on a baking tray.
– Cover the ribs with the crushed boiled garlic and cover with the sauce.
– Bake at 200°C for 30 minutes until golden.
– Serve the ribs with the sauce and vegetables.
Conclusion
Now that you know these new cooking techniques for pork ribs, you can surprise your guests with delicious and original dishes. Put on your apron and enjoy cooking!
