Bunratty Castle Pork Ribs
Transport your taste buds to the lush Irish countryside with these Bunratty Castle Pork Ribs, a dish inspired by the hearty flavors of medieval feasts. These tender, fall-off-the-bone ribs are first coated in a bold spice rub featuring smoked paprika, garlic, and onion powders, then slow-roasted to perfection for irresistible flavor and texture. The pièce de résistance is a luscious honey-Dijon glaze, infused with fresh thyme, rosemary, and a hint of tangy apple cider vinegar, which caramelizes beautifully in the oven. Perfect for a cozy dinner or a special gathering, these ribs are best served with rustic sides like roasted potatoes or crusty bread to complete the medieval-inspired dining experience. Whether you're cooking for a family dinner or a themed party, this recipe is sure to impress with its unforgettable taste and presentation.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 racks (about 4 lbs total) pork ribs
- 2 teaspoons coarse sea salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1.5 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon, chopped fresh thyme
- 1 teaspoon, chopped fresh rosemary
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 0.25 cup water
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
Remove the membrane from the back of the pork ribs if it hasn’t been done already for easier seasoning penetration.
In a small bowl, mix together sea salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
Rub the spice mixture evenly over both sides of the pork ribs and let them sit for 15 minutes to absorb the flavors.
In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine honey, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, fresh thyme, fresh rosemary, olive oil, and water.
Stir the mixture frequently and cook for 5 minutes until slightly thickened to create the marinade glaze.
Place the ribs on a wire rack set over a parchment-lined baking sheet or roasting pan. Brush half of the glaze generously over the ribs.
Cover the ribs tightly with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 2 hours, ensuring the ribs cook slowly and remain tender.
Remove the foil and brush another layer of glaze over the ribs. Increase the oven temperature to 375°F (190°C).
Bake uncovered for an additional 30 minutes, basting with the remaining glaze every 10 minutes, until the ribs are caramelized and golden.
Let the ribs rest for 10 minutes before slicing them into individual portions.
Serve the Bunratty Castle Pork Ribs with rustic sides like roasted potatoes or crusty bread for an authentic medieval-inspired meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2811 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 223.2 g | 286% | |
| Saturated Fat | 82.0 g | 410% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 807 mg | 269% | |
| Sodium | 2034 mg | 88% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 32.6 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.0 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 30.6 g | ||
| Protein | 163.9 g | 328% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.6 mcg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 236 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 7.9 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 2532 mg | 54% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
