Spare ribs, perfectly marinated

Ingredients for 4 servings:

• 2 kg ribs (spare ribs)
• 200 ml tomato ketchup
• 150 ml white wine vinegar or red wine vinegar, depending on what you have on hand)
• 125 ml honey
• 100 ml cola
• ½ tsp salt
• 2 garlic cloves, pressed (alternatively, 1/2 tsp garlic powder)
• 1 large onion(s), finely diced (alternatively 1/2 tsp onion powder)
• e.g. chili powder

Instructions

Working time approx. 20 minutes; Rest time approx. 2 hours; Total time approx. 2 hours 20 minutes

From the oven, a delight even without a grill!

Place the marinade ingredients in a saucepan, bring to a boil, and simmer over low heat for 30-40 minutes. Meanwhile, cut the spare ribs into appropriate portions, about 2-4 bones each, and arrange them in a large dish, bone-side down. Depending on the size of the dish, you can use two layers. Season to taste and then spread the marinade evenly over the ribs. Leave to soak in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours, turning the ribs halfway through and making sure the marinade is evenly coated. Preheat the oven to 150°C (top/bottom heat), add the ribs and marinade, and roast on the middle rack for about 2 hours. Turn halfway through. After 2 hours, reduce the oven to 200°C (fan oven) and continue to roast the ribs for another 15-20 minutes, keeping an eye on them, until golden brown. The evenly distributed marinade keeps the ribs moist on the inside and crispy on the outside! Enjoy with tzatziki, baked potatoes and salad.