When we subscribed for SCV/Starhub TV (aka cable tv), the channels that I watched most are the cooking channels, especially Jamie Oliver and Nigella’s cooking shows. I love Jamie Oliver’s style of cooking – always so spontaneous and energetic! On the other hand, Nigella’s style of cooking is more laid-back, but she’s always capable of using simple ingredients and effortlessly turn them into gourmet dishes.
We’ve already had Jamie Oliver as the theme for Cook Like A Star in July 2012 (oh my how time flies!) and I’m so excited when this month’s theme is Nigella! I’ve already seen so many people participating in this month’s theme – it just shows how popular Nigella and her fuss-free recipes are! As I have a lot of dessert recipes going on this month, I chose some of her savoury recipes to try out. This pork ribs recipe is ridiculously easy – just throw the ingredients together, marinate overnight, then just bake away in the oven for 1 1/2 hours and you’re ready to serve!
While the ribs are baking, I threw in some potatoes, carrots, tomatoes and beans – basically all the vegetables I can find in the pantry – on the side to get some nice roasted vegetables. I used so much vegetables that the meat looked pretty pathetic next to the huge pile of vegetables… haha!
Even though maple syrup was used, the maple taste wasn’t very noticeable, just a light hint of sweetness. X felt that the meat could be softer and it would have been better if there were some sauce left. Will probably double the marinade next time so I’d have some sauce! Overall I love how fuss-free it is and will definitely make it again for a lazy weekend meal.
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| 1) Rinse the ribs and place in a ziploc bag. | 2) Add in lemon juice. |
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| 3) Followed by soy suace. | 4) And maple syrup. |
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| 5) Drop in cinnamon stick, garlic cloves and star anise. | 6) Marinate overnight and then bake away! |
I’m submitting this to Cook Like A Star, hosted by Zoe from Bake for Happy Kids, Joyce from Kitchen Flavours and Anuja from Simple Baking.
Check out HERE for all the submissions for this month!
Baked Maple Ribs (Nigella)
INGREDIENTS
- 4 pork spare ribs, about 500 grams total
- 60 ml lemon juice, 1/4 cup
- 2 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 star anise
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed and peeled
INSTRUCTIONS
- The Night Before: Rinse the pork ribs and pat dry with paper towel. Place the pork ribs in a large Ziploc bag. Add in the rest of the ingredients - lemon juice, maple syrup, soy sauce, star anise, cinnamon stick and garlic. Mix the ingredients together, then seal the bag. Place it in the refrigerator to marinate overnight.
- On the Day: Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius. Tip all the contents - meat and marinade - into a roasting tin that fits the ribs snugly. Bake for 1 1/2 hours, basting the meat frequently and turning them once (or more if needed) halfway during baking until the meat is soft and golden-brown in colour. Serve immediately with some roasted vegetables or mashed potatoes.
NOTES
Super Naggy: We found that after baking, there is not much sauce left, so we will double it the next time we make this dish. If you are not a sauce lover, the proportions below should be sufficient for you. If not, do double it! If you are not a fan of pork, you can use chicken instead – or follow the original recipe, a combination of both!
Tanusree says
Your Rib version looks gorgeous. love the photographs !
Jasline N. says
Hi Tanusree, thank you for the compliment!
Trisha says
I ADORE RIBS.. don’t eat enough of them – this is a great recipe and I will try it soon! xxx
Jasline N. says
Hi Trisha! Hope you’ll like this recipe!
Jeannie Tay says
Wow! This looks simple and delicious, I love your vegetables too still retaining the fresh green look:D
Jasline N. says
Hi Jeannie! Thank you so much! We were so full after the eating all the vegetables, haha!
Daniela Grimburg says
These rips look irresistible Jaseline!
Love the idea to bake them instead of frying, it’s so much healthier.
Jasline N. says
Hi Daniela! Thank you very much! I don’t like frying too, makes the whole house oily and messy!
Zoe says
Hi Jasline,
I just saw these at Grace’s blog too and printed the recipe immediately! After seeing yours, I tell myself that I must cook these soon!
Zoe
Jasline N. says
Hi Zoe! Can’t wait to see your post on it! 🙂
Alice says
hi Jasline, this looks amazing!
Jasline N. says
Hi Alice, thank you!
Kelly Siew says
Beautiful dish! I love good sticky pork ribs, yum!
Jasline N. says
Hi Kelly, thank you! This is definitely a keeper!
kitchen flavours says
Hi Jasline,
Wow, this looks delicious, have seen this at Grace’s too! I just love the easy and simple way of making this delicious dish! And I would probably pile up my plate high with more veggies too!
Thanks for linking! BTW, I have linked your post to the thumbnail linky!
Jasline N. says
Hi Joyce! Thank you so much! Forgot about linking it haha!
Edith C says
ohhhh i should have visited your blog Just had ribs and was wondering how to marinate it!
Jasline N. says
Hi Edith! So how did you marinate yours? 🙂
cquek says
That looks like total yumness….
Jasline N. says
Thank you!
Emily says
BOOK MARKED!! super yumms!
Jasline N. says
Hi Emily, it is! 😉
~~louise~~ says
Hi Jasline!
Oh my goodness, these ribs must be simply delicious. A chicken version sounds pretty good too.
Thank you so much for sharing, Pinned!
Jasline N. says
Hi Louise, thank you! Do let me know if you’ve tried it! 🙂
Doris Choo says
Hi Jasline,
The ribs and the veggies look very delicious. Yum-Yum!
Jasline N. says
Hi Doris, thank you very much! 🙂
Jessie-CookingMoments says
Hi Jasline! I love your ribs! They look delicious! What a great recipe to put on my dining table in cold winter day, hehehe!
Jasline N. says
Thank you Jessie! Wish I can send you some 😉
yummychunklet says
My friend loves this recipe, especially with the chicken!
Jasline N. says
I shall try this with chicken the next time!