Ingredients

Method

• 2 x 1.2–1.8 kg pork belly spareribs racks
• 2 L ginger beer
• 2 t salt
For the cherry BBQ sauce:
• 300 g fresh or frozen cherries, stoned
• 3 T brown sugar
• 2 T red wine vinegar
• 1 T fresh ginger grated
• 1 cup Woolworths smoky braai marinade
For the grilled nectarine salad:
• 4–6 nectarines, halved and stoned
• 2 T olive oil
• ½ lemon, juiced
• sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 40 g wild rocket
• 1 small red onion, thinly sliced

Method

Ingredients

1. Place the ribs in a large, deep saucepan. Add the ginger beer and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer gently for 1 hour, covered, until the ribs are tender but still holding together. Remove from the pan and set aside to cool slightly. Pat dry if necessary.

2. To make the cherry BBQ sauce, combine the cherries, sugar, vinegar and ginger in a small saucepan. Cook over a medium heat for 10 minutes, or until the cherries are soft and starting to break down. Stir in the marinade and simmer for a further 5–10 minutes, until thickened. Blend until smooth using a stick or countertop blender (optional). Check the  seasoning, then set aside.

3. Prepare a braai or heat the oven’s grill to medium-high. Generously baste the ribs with the cherry BBQ sauce. Grill or roast for 10–15 minutes, turning and basting often, until caramelised and sticky. Rest briefly.

4. To make the nectarine salad, toss the nectarines with the olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper until evenly coated. Place the nectarines cut-side down over medium-high coals. Grill for 2–3 minutes on each side until lightly charred and caramelised but still holding their shape. Remove from the grill and slice into wedges. Combine the rocket and onion and add the nectarine wedges. Season to taste.

5. To serve, slice the ribs and arrange on a platter. Spoon over the nectarine salad or serve on the side. Serve any extra BBQ sauce for dipping.

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Videographer: Romy Wilson

Photographer: Shavan Rahim

Food Assistant: Leila-Ann Mokotedi