Slow-cooked Pork Ribs with Apple & Fig Glaze (Serves 6)

Tender pork ribs slow-cooked to perfection, glazed with a sweet and tangy apple-fig sauce—ideal for cozy family dinners as the leaves change and temperatures drop.

🛒 Ingredients

From YourMarket:

• 1.5–2 kg Australian pork spare ribs

• 2 Red Delicious apples 

• 2 Sundowner apples

• 1 jar Just Homegrown Fresh Fig Chutney
  A rich, sweet chutney that pairs beautifully with pork.

• 1 jar Just Homegrown Traditional Tomato Sauce
  A classic sauce to add depth to the glaze.

Pantry Staples (not on YourMarket):

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

• 2 tablespoons brown sugar

• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

• Salt and pepper to taste

🍽️ Instructions

1. Prepare the Ribs:
   Preheat your oven to 150°C. Season the pork spare ribs with salt and pepper. Place them in a roasting pan or baking dish.

2. Make the Glaze:
   In a saucepan over medium heat, combine:

   • Chopped Red Delicious and Sundowner apples

   • 1 jar Just Homegrown Fresh Fig Chutney

   • 1 jar Just Homegrown Traditional Tomato Sauce

   • Olive oil, Dijon mustard, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, and ground cinnamon

   Cook until the apples are soft and the mixture thickens into a glaze (about 15 minutes).

3. Apply the Glaze:
   Brush the glaze over the ribs, covering them evenly.

4. Slow-Cook the Ribs:
   Cover the roasting pan with foil and bake for 2.5 to 3 hours, or until the ribs are tender.

5. Caramelize the Glaze:
   Remove the foil, increase the oven temperature to 200°C, and bake for an additional 15 minutes to caramelize the glaze.

6. Serve:
   Slice the ribs and serve hot with your choice of sides, such as roasted vegetables or mashed potatoes.

Enjoy this hearty meal that brings together the best of autumn's flavours!