Ingredients
- 1.5 kg pork spare ribs (2 racks)
- 1 jar (485 g) MADESA “Ukrainian Hot” Sauce
- 3 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder (or 3 crushed garlic cloves)
- 1 tsp salt, ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp sunflower oil
- spring onions to serve
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Method
- 1
Remove the thin silvery membrane from the bone side of the ribs: lift it with a knife and pull it off with a piece of kitchen paper.
- 2
Rub the ribs with the oil, salt, pepper, paprika and garlic. Wrap each rack tightly in foil.
- 3
Bake at 160 °C for 1 hour 45 minutes until the meat pulls away from the bone easily.
- 4
Meanwhile make the glaze: combine the Ukrainian Hot sauce, honey, soy sauce and vinegar in a small pan and simmer for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- 5
Unwrap the ribs and pour off the juices (stir 100 ml of them into the glaze). Raise the oven to 220 °C or switch on the grill.
- 6
Brush the ribs generously with glaze and bake for 10 minutes; brush again and bake for another 5–8 minutes until sticky and caramelised at the edges.
- 7
Rest for 5 minutes, cut between the bones and serve with the remaining glaze and spring onions.
Tip: The sauce already contains chilli; for a milder version, replace half the jar with the mild MADESA “Ukrainian” Sauce.
10 October 2026 · Ukrainian, barbecue-style