Description
Pomegranate-Glazed Christmas Ribs are a show-stopping dish that will elevate your holiday gatherings. These tender, succulent ribs are coated in a vibrant pomegranate glaze that strikes the perfect balance between sweet and tangy. Ideal for festive dinners or cozy winter barbecues, this recipe is easy to prepare and sure to impress your guests. With every bite, you’ll experience an explosion of flavor that makes these ribs the centerpiece of any celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs baby back pork ribs
- 1 cup pure pomegranate juice
- 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp honey
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
- Pat the pork ribs dry with paper towels and remove excess fat.
- In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, garlic powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, and salt. Rub this mixture generously over the ribs.
- In another bowl, whisk together pomegranate juice, balsamic vinegar, and honey to create the glaze.
- Place seasoned ribs on a foil-lined baking sheet and cover tightly with foil. Bake for about 2.5 hours until tender.
- Uncover ribs, brush with pomegranate glaze, and increase oven temperature to 400°F (200°C). Roast uncovered for 15 minutes until caramelized.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 150 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 rib (approximately 170g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 70mg