Spare Ribs with Cheddar Polenta

Best Ever Country Spare Ribs with Cheddar Polenta

Ingredients (Serves 4)

Spare Rib

  • 2 lbs. boneless pork country spare ribs
  • 2 tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 onion (diced)
  • 6 cloves of garlic (crushed)
  • 1 bottle of good beer
  • 2 cups of water

Rub

  • 3 tbsp. brown sugar
  • 2 1/2 tsp. ground ancho chili
  • 1 tsp. unsweetened cocoa
  • 1 tsp. chili flakes
  • 1 tsp. instant coffee
  • 1 tsp. ground garlic
  • 1/2 tsp. ground fennel
  • 2 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. black pepper

Polenta

  • Polenta
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 tbsp. butter
  • Smoked black pepper
  • Shredded sharp white cheddar

Directions

Rub

Mix together and liberally rub all over ribs.

Spare Rib

Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a heavy pot with lid. Brown ribs on all sides. Add onion and garlic to pot and stir with meat for 2 minutes. Add beer and water and scrape up any bits on bottom of pan. Cover and turn to simmer. Braise for about 2 hours or until tender.

Polenta

Cook polenta as directed and add about ½ cup milk and 2 tablespoons butter with smoked black pepper and shredded sharp white cheddar at end of cooking.