Pork ribs in foil in the oven
6 servings
120 minutes
Pork ribs in foil baked in the oven is a delightful dish of Russian cuisine that impresses with its juiciness and rich flavor. The tradition of baking meat in foil helps retain its tenderness, while the combination of spices adds zest and aroma. The ribs rubbed with a spicy mixture are soaked in a rich buttery sauce with hints of honey and brown sugar, creating a caramelized crust with a slight heat from cayenne pepper. After prolonged baking under the foil layer, the meat becomes incredibly tender, and the final roasting makes it golden and appetizing. This dish is perfect for a cozy family dinner or festive table, where it can be served with greens and fresh vegetables to complement the rich flavor palette.
1
Prepare all the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees.
2
Mix salt, smoked paprika, cumin, ground garlic, and mustard powder.
- Salt: 1 teaspoon
- Smoked paprika: 2 teaspoons
- Ground cumin (zira): 2 teaspoons
- Ground dried garlic: 2 teaspoons
- Mustard powder: 0.5 teaspoon
3
Rub the ribs with the spice mixture on all sides.
- Pork ribs: 2 kg
4
Line the baking sheet with two layers of foil and place the ribs meat side up.
5
Melt the butter.
- Butter: 60 g
6
Mix melted butter with sugar, honey, and cayenne pepper.
- Brown sugar: 1 tablespoon
- Honey: 1 tablespoon
- Cayenne pepper: 0.3 teaspoon
7
Pour the oil sauce over the ribs, reserving a quarter of the sauce for later. Spread the sauce over the meat with your hands.
- Butter: 60 g
- Brown sugar: 1 tablespoon
- Honey: 1 tablespoon
- Cayenne pepper: 0.3 teaspoon
8
Cover with foil and seal the edges. Send the baking tray to the oven for 1.5 hours.
9
After 1.5 hours, remove the foil lid, brush the ribs with the remaining sauce, and return them to the oven for another 10-15 minutes until the meat is browned.
- Butter: 60 g
- Brown sugar: 1 tablespoon
- Honey: 1 tablespoon
- Cayenne pepper: 0.3 teaspoon
10
Cut the cooked ribs and serve, sprinkled with chopped parsley.
- Parsley: to taste