Ingredients

  • sticky pineapple pork ribs
  • 3 racks pork spareribs
  • marinade
  • 3 cups pineapple juice
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup honey, warmed
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon cracked pepper
  • 3/4 cup good-quality barbecue sauce, plus more for serving

Method

  • Lay each rack on a chopping board upside down. Using a very sharp paring knife, carefully remove the membrane that runs underneath. Using a tea towel, hold one corner of the ribs firmly, and pull the membrane sheet off in one long strip (hopefully!).
  • Place the rib racks in a large non-metallic dish - you may need to split them into two dishes.
  • Whisk all marinade ingredients together and when the marinade is completely cool, pour over the pork ribs.
  • Cover the ribs tightly in cling film and let marinate for a minimum of 4 hours or overnight.
  • If using a charcoal barbecue, organize it for indirect grilling - two small piles of hot charcoal on either side of the barbecue with a drip pan made from aluminum foil in the centre.
  • If you are using a gas grill, set the grill on medium heat.
  • Place the ribs in the middle of the barbecue, away from direct heat.
  • Close the lid of the barbecue and leave the vents open for 1 1/2 hours. Turn the ribs after 40 minutes. Baste them every 20 minutes with the remaining marinade.
  • The ribs are ready when the meat has shrunk back away from the end of the bones. Slice between the bones and serve slathered in extra barbecue sauce.