The day before
1- Cut your pork ribs in half then in a deep dish pour 1 tablespoon of olive oil and half of the marinade ingredients, then pour the other tablespoon of oil on top and the remaining ingredients, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 24 hours.
2- Then, take the baking sheet out of the oven and preheat the oven to 230°C (gas mark 7+).
3- Place your 2 pieces of ribs on the sheet along with the marinade, and when the oven reaches temperature, place your sheet in the middle of the oven and roast for 20 minutes.
4- Lower your oven to 150°C (gas mark).
5- Pour your syrup over your ribs and cook for 35 minutes, then pour a glass of water into your pan (deglazing), add your BBQ sauce, turn off the oven and leave for 15 minutes.
That's it, on your cutting board slice the rib pieces along the bones, serve on a plate in the middle of the table with a little juice on top and most importantly, eat with your fingers.
A good sweet potato puree, a pan of peppered apple fruits, diced plantain bananas or a good salad will make good accompaniments.
Agave syrup comes from the sap of a small Mexican cactus, it was called "honey water" by the Aztecs.
If you can't find any, replace it with liquid honey or maple syrup.
As for BBQ sauce, if you ever find Head Country brand, don't hesitate, for me it's the best in its category
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