Namibian Spare Ribs

barbecue sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade tomato sauce

💰Cheaper: ketchup

Homemade sauce can be lower in sugar and additives.

spare ribs

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken thighs are leaner and cheaper while still flavorful.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: no herbs

Dried herbs are often more accessible and last longer.

Pour 1 cup of hot water into a tray.

Place the pork ribs in the tray.

Pour the marinade over the ribs, ensuring they are well coated.

Cook the ribs meat side down at a low temperature for the first hour, covered with foil.

Baste the ribs every 40 minutes to keep them moist.

After one hour, remove the foil to allow the ribs to dry and caramelize.

Cooking Techniques

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