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Sri Lankan Baby Back Pork Spare Ribs

Cultural Context

Sri Lankan cuisine is known for its vibrant flavors and use of spices, often reflecting the island's rich cultural heritage. Pork ribs, marinated in a blend of aromatic spices and coconut milk, showcase the local love for bold, savory dishes. Traditionally served during festive occasions, these ribs have become popular in modern cooking, enjoyed by many around the world for their unique taste and tenderness.

Sri LankanLKmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
2 lbs baby back pork ribs
2 tablespoons dark roasted curry powder
1 teaspoon sea salt flakes
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cinnamon stick
2 star anise
2 cloves
2 bay leaves
2 tablespoons chili garlic sauce
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 cup pineapple, diced
1/4 cup brown sugar

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

baby back pork ribs

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

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

curry powder

🥗Healthier: homemade spice blend

💰Cheaper: turmeric and cumin

Homemade blends can be healthier and more flavorful.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

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

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: regular milk

Almond milk is lower in calories, while regular milk is more accessible.

1

Preheat the oven to 165 degrees Celsius.

2

Create a dry rub with dark roasted curry powder, sea salt flakes, black pepper, turmeric, and garlic salt mixed with olive oil.

3

Add a cinnamon stick, star anise, cloves, and bay leaves to the dry rub mixture.

4

Lightly cover the ribs with foil and bake in the oven for 2 hours.

5

Make the sauce by combining chili garlic sauce (5 heaping tablespoons), soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, roughly cut pineapple, and brown sugar.

6

Mix the sauce thoroughly and pour it over the ribs after baking.

7

Bake the coated ribs uncovered in the oven for 15 to 20 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

marinatinggrilling

Equipment Needed

grillmixing bowlbasting brush

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Also Known As

Sri Lankan RibsPork Ribs with Sri Lankan Spices

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