Sweet and Spicy Pineapple Roasted Pork Ribs

Fall-off-the-bone tender pork ribs baked over fresh pineapple slices with a bold spice rub, then finished with a vibrant, sticky homemade pineapple glaze.

Ingredients

• 1 rack pork ribs
• 1 whole pineapple
• 2 tbsp honey
• large amount tomato ketchup
• a little apple cider vinegar
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• large amount red pepper powder
• to taste chili powder
• to taste garlic powder
• to taste cumin powder
• to taste thirteen-spice
• to taste salt
• large amount black pepper
• large amount brown sugar
• a little clear water

Instructions

1. 1Cut the pineapple in half

   

   Place a peeled pineapple on a wooden cutting board and use a sharp knife to cut it cleanly in half.

   Tip: Ensure the cutting board is stable before slicing.
2. 2Dice half of the pineapple

   

   Take one half of the sliced pineapple and chop it into small, uniform pieces for the homemade sauce.

   Tip: Cut into consistent sizes so they blend smoothly later.
3. 3Remove the rib membrane

   

   Grip the silver skin or back membrane of the raw pork ribs and peel it completely off to allow better seasoning penetration and tenderness.

   Tip: Use a paper towel to get a firm grip on the slippery membrane.
4. 4Pat the ribs dry

   

   Use clean kitchen paper towels to thoroughly dab and dry any excess blood and moisture from the surface of the pork ribs.

   Tip: Drying the meat helps the dry rub adhere much better.
5. 5Mix the dry spice blend

   

   Combine garlic powder, cumin powder, red pepper powder, chili powder, thirteen-spice, salt, a large amount of black pepper, and brown sugar on a plate, then mix thoroughly with a spoon.

   Tip: Adjust the chili and pepper levels to suit your personal heat preference.
6. 6Season the pork ribs

   

   Place the prepared pork ribs on a sheet of aluminum foil and generously sprinkle the mixed dry spice seasoning over the top surface.

   Tip: Rub the spices into all the crevices to maximize flavor.
7. 7Rub Seasoning into Ribs

   

   Sprinkle the prepared spice blend evenly over both sides of the pork ribs. Use your hands to thoroughly rub the spices into all the gaps and ensure every edge is fully covered for maximum flavor.

   Tip: Make sure to massage the rub deep into the meat surface to help the flavors penetrate during baking.
8. 8Layer Pineapple Slices

   

   Lay sliced pineapple pieces down in a row over a sheet of aluminum foil. Position the seasoned pork ribs directly on top of the pineapple slices before wrapping.

   Tip: The pineapple underneath keeps the ribs moist and imparts a sweet fruity aroma as it bakes.
9. 9Wrap in Foil

   

   Fold and seal the aluminum foil tightly around the ribs and pineapple slices. Ensure the package is completely enclosed to lock in all the juices and steam during the baking process.

   Tip: Check that there are no gaps or tears in the foil so the moisture cannot escape.
10. 10Bake in Oven

    

    Place the foil-wrapped ribs onto an oven tray and put them into the oven. Set the temperature to 170 degrees Celsius and bake for 90 minutes until the meat is extremely tender and falling off the bone.

    Tip: Baking low and slow inside the sealed foil packet tenderizes the meat completely.
11. 11Add Pineapple to Blender

    

    Transfer the diced pineapple pieces from the bowl directly into a glass blender pitcher. This will serve as the base ingredient for the homemade glaze.

    Tip: Using fresh diced pineapple gives the sauce a natural sweetness and bright acidity.
12. 12Add Honey and Ketchup

    

    Pour two spoons of honey and a large amount of tomato ketchup into the blender pitcher containing the diced pineapple. These ingredients will add sweetness and body to the sauce.

    Tip: Ketchup acts as a rich base that thickens nicely and balances the tartness of the pineapple.
13. 13Add liquids to blender

    

    Pour apple cider vinegar and soy sauce directly into the glass blender container containing the chopped pineapple and other sauce components.

    Tip: Ensure the measurements are accurate to balance the sweet and acidic flavor profile of the barbecue sauce.
14. 14Add red pepper powder and water

    

    Pour a large amount of red pepper powder and a little clear water into the blender container on top of the previously added ingredients.

    Tip: Adding water helps loosen the mixture for smoother blending.
15. 15Blend into sauce

    

    Secure the lid tightly on the blender container and operate the machine to thoroughly puree all the ingredients into a smooth, vibrant red sauce.

    Tip: Blend until completely smooth to ensure an even texture for coating the ribs.
16. 16Transfer sauce to pot

    

    Pour the freshly blended pineapple sauce from the glass container into a metal pot placed on a stove.

    Tip: Pour carefully to avoid spilling any of the sauce outside the pot.
17. 17Simmer and thicken sauce

    

    Cook the pineapple sauce in the pot on the stove over heat while stirring continuously with a spatula to evaporate moisture and thicken the sauce for roasting.

    Tip: Stir frequently to prevent the bottom from burning as the sugars concentrate and thicken.

Storage & Reheating

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