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pork ribs from Moorish by Ben Tish (Kris Kirkham/PA)
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Nutrition Facts
Andalucían pork ribs with almonds and coriander
Amount Per Serving
Calories 689 Calories from Fat 504
% Daily Value*
Fat 56g86%
Saturated Fat 16g100%
Cholesterol 168mg56%
Sodium 14708mg639%
Potassium 748mg21%
Carbohydrates 11g4%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 36g72%
Vitamin A 1248IU25%
Vitamin C 6mg7%
Calcium 89mg9%
Iron 4mg22%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Andalucían pork ribs with almonds and coriander

Worth getting in a mess over when eating them.
Cook Time2 hours 35 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Andalucian
Servings: 4
Calories: 689kcal
Author: Ben Tish

Equipment

  • Tray
  • Ovenproof tin
  • Foil
  • Barbeque

Ingredients

  • 1.2 kg pork ribs ideally cut from the belly of a well-reared heritage pig
  • 150 g sea salt
  • 1/2 bulb of garlic separated into cloves
  • thyme few sprigs
  • 4 bay leaves
  • 3 star anise
  • 2 cloves
  • 170 g membrillo quince paste
  • 10 g hot smoked paprika
  • 50 g flaked almonds lightly toasted
  • coriander small handful, leaves picked

Method

  • Rinse the ribs under cold running water, then cut into three to four rib pieces. Place on a tray and sprinkle with the sea. Ensure the ribs are completely covered. Leave in the fridge for one hour.
  • Remove the ribs from the tray and rinse under cold running water to remove the salt.
  • Preheat the oven to 120°C/100°C fan/Gas Mark 1/2. Lay the ribs in a deep ovenproof tray or tin and pour over cold water to cover. Add the garlic, thyme, bay leaves, star anise and cloves. Cover with foil. Place the tray in the oven and cook for two to two-and-a-half hours, or until the rib meat is very tender but not falling from the bone. The low temperature should be monitored to ensure the ribs do not cook too quickly – check two or three times during cooking and skim off any scum that has risen to the surface.
  • Meanwhile, put the quince paste, coriander seeds, smoked paprika and 100ml of water in a saucepan and melt slowly over a low heat to make a thick glaze. Set aside.
  • When the ribs are cooked, remove them from the oven and leave to cool down in the cooking liquor. Once cool, drain the ribs well (reserve the cooking liquor for another use, such as in a sauce or soup) and place them on a tray. Pour over most of the quince glaze (reserve some for basting later) and toss through the ribs to coat them.
  • When you are ready to serve, you can either finish the ribs on the barbecue, over hot coals, or on a hot ridged grill pan. Barbecue or grill the ribs for three to four minutes on each side or until they are evenly caramelised and hot. Baste with the remaining quince glaze as you go. Season with sea salt, sprinkle over the toasted flaked almonds and coriander, and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 689kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 56g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 168mg | Sodium: 14708mg | Potassium: 748mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1248IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 89mg | Iron: 4mg