Spare Ribs Grilled/Baked Spare Ribs Pierre Lafitte

This is/was adapted from The Encylopedia of Cajun & Creole Cuisine. The recipe is attributed to the brother of Pirate Jean Lafitte, who was know for his culinary prowess!

• Ready In: 1 hr 20 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 2  lbs  spareribs
• 1⁄3 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄3 teaspoon pepper
• 4  tablespoons butter
• 1⁄4 cup  minced onion
• 1  tablespoon  minced garlic
• 1 1⁄2 cups  jelly
• 1⁄4 cup  louisiana  cane syrup
• 1⁄4 cup soy sauce
• 1  pinch ginger
• 1  tablespoon  louisiana hot sauce

Directions

1. Rinse the ribs in cold water and drain them well. Slice into 3 inch pieces. Place in a large bowl and season with salt and pepper. In a heavy bottom cast iron skillet over medium heat melt the butter, then add onion and garlic! Saute' 3 to 5 minutes.
2. Add the jelly,cane syrup and the soy sauce until it is well blended. Reduce the heat to simmer and add ginger,1/8 teaspoon salt, pepper and hot sauce. Remove sauce from heat and pour over ribs, mixing well. Refrigerate for 3 hours minium.
3. Preheat oven to 350.Spray a cooking sheet with oil and put the ribs on a baking sheet spread evenly and cook for 1 hour.