12. December - How to make Christmas pork ribs (juleribbe)

pork ribs

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken thighs are lower in fat, while pork shoulder is more economical.

honey

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Maple syrup offers a similar sweetness with a unique flavor.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, while liquid aminos are often cheaper.

apple cider vinegar

🥗Healthier: white vinegar

💰Cheaper: lemon juice

White vinegar and lemon juice provide acidity at a lower cost.

Preheat the oven to 150°C (300°F).

Prepare the pork ribs by removing the membrane from the back.

Season the ribs generously with salt and black pepper.

Mix garlic, onion, bay leaves, thyme, rosemary, honey, soy sauce, and apple cider vinegar in a bowl.

Coat the ribs with the marinade and let them sit for at least 30 minutes.

Place the ribs in a roasting pan and cover with foil.

Roast in the preheated oven for 2-3 hours until tender.

Remove the foil and increase the oven temperature to 200°C (400°F).

Roast for an additional 20-30 minutes until the surface is caramelized.

While the ribs roast, prepare the vegetables by chopping carrots, potatoes, and cabbage.

Boil the vegetables in salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes.

Serve the ribs with the boiled vegetables on the side.

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