Sticky Mannabrew BBQ Pork Ribs

Serves 2

Difficulty: Moderate
Preparation time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Cooking time: 3 hours 20 minutes

SPICE RUB

30ml (2 tbsp) MannaBrew Superfood Espresso powder
30ml (2 tbsp) brown sugar
10ml (2 tsp) smoked paprika
10ml (2 tsp) ground fennel
10ml (2 tsp) garlic powder
10ml (2 tsp) onion powder
5ml (1 tsp) ground black pepper
zest of ½ lemon 

RIBS

1 rack (500g) pork ribs
125ml (½ cup) red wine
125ml (½ cup) beef stock
125ml (½ cup) MannaBrew Superfood Espresso, strong brewed
1 (100g) medium onion, chopped
1 (100g) medium carrot, chopped
3 garlic cloves, chopped
4 sprigs thyme

BBQ SAUCE

125ml (½ cup) tomato puree
250ml (1 cup) MannaBrew Superfood Espresso, strong brewed
60ml (¼ cup) brown sugar
60ml (¼ cup) apple cider vinegar
30ml (2 tbsp) honey
10ml (2 tsp) Worcestershire sauce
2 cloves garlic finely chopped
5ml (1 tsp) salt
5ml (1 tsp) ground black pepper
5ml (1 tsp) onion powder
5ml (1 tsp) garlic powder
5ml (1 tsp) mustard powder
5ml (1 tsp) cayenne pepper 

1. For the spice rub, mix all the ingredients.
2. season the meat with the prepared spice rub for the ribs, ensuring a generous, even coating. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
3. Preheat the oven to 200°C.
4. Combine the red wine, beef stock, strongly brewed MannaBrew Superfood Espresso, onion, carrot, garlic, and thyme in a deep roasting dish.
5. Place the ribs in the liquid mixture, cover with foil, and roast until fork-tender, 2-3 hours.
6. Remove the meat from the cooking liquid and drain on kitchen paper.
7. Turn the oven’s setting to grill.
8. For the BBQ sauce, place the tomato puree in a saucepan and cook while continuously stirring for 2 minutes.
9. Stir in the rest of the ingredients and simmer until thickened, 8-10 minutes.
10. Brush the ribs generously with the BBQ sauce and place it under the grill for 4-6 minutes per side until lightly charred.
11. Slice the ribs into portions and serve with fries or a salad on the side.

TIP: Instead of grilling the ribs, brush them with the marinade and cook them over medium heat on the braai for 4-5 minutes per side until lightly charred.