How to make Haitian Barbecue Ribs

pork ribs

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken thighs offer a leaner option, while pork shoulder is often more affordable.

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: banana pepper

Jalapeño provides heat with less intensity, and banana peppers are milder and more accessible.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, while liquid aminos can be more cost-effective.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar is less processed, while white sugar is typically cheaper.

Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs and trim excess fat.

Wash the ribs with fresh lime juice and sprinkle with salt before rinsing.

Squeeze fresh lime juice over the ribs and add seasoning, including black pepper, garlic powder, seasoning salt, adobo, fresh thyme, parsley, and cut onions.

Add a smashed clove of garlic to the ribs and mix well to ensure even seasoning.

Let the ribs marinate for about 15-20 minutes.

Bring the ribs to a boil in a pot, adding the scotch bonnet pepper for flavor without popping it.

Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for about 40 minutes, checking for tenderness.

Transfer the ribs to an oven-safe pan and place them under the broiler on high to brown the top.

Apply barbecue sauce over the ribs and broil for a few minutes until the sauce sticks and the ribs are slightly darkened.

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