Grilled Pork Ribs with Ginger & Apricot Glaze with Island Salsa

Dear Readers,

Today I wanted to make a dish that incorporated Asian and Island flavors. Incorporating fresh herbs and fruit to the dish enabled me to achieve a sweet flavor that blended well with the savory meat and salty condiments. The blending of salty, savory, and sweet flavors really make a dish pop and is a treat for our taste buds. This is a perfect dish if you are looking to cook for your special loved one on a Saturday night. This is a really impressive dish and easy to make. All you need is a little time. Here is my recipe for Grilled Pork Ribs with Ginger & Apricot Glaze with Island Salsa. I served this dish with Jasmine rice and an eggplant side that I will post. Enjoy!

Ingredients for Grilled Ribs:
Marinade:

1 tbsp fresh ginger (grated)
1 garlic clove (grated)
3 tbsp teriyaki sauce
1 tsp soy soy sauce
1 tbsp fresh lime juice
1 tbsp apricot jam
1/4 cup cilantro (chopped)
1 tbsp dark brown sugar
1tbsp water
1.75-2 lbs pork spare ribs

Directions:
1- In a large bowl mix all the ingredient. Keep the pork ribs aside.
2- In a large zip lock bag place the pork ribs and marinade. Massage the ribs with the sauce so every inch of the meat is covered. Keep in fridge for a minimum of 5 hours. You can make this the night before and have the meat marinate over night.

Grilling ingredients:
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup apricot glaze
2 tbsp juice from fresh orange
1/4 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
1/4 cup scallion (chopped)

Directions:
1- In a small bowl mix together the apricot glaze and orange juice.
2-Place the ribs on a hot grill and brush the top with the glaze. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt. Cook for 5 minutes.
3-Flip the ribs and brush again with the glaze. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt. Cook for 5 minutes.
4- Flip the rib to its' side and repeat the same process. Do not add salt. Cook for 4 minutes.
5- Flip the rib to its' other side and repeat the same process. Do not add salt. Cook for 4 minutes.
6- Plate and sprinkle the fresh cilantro and scallion on top.


Instructions for Island Salsa

Ingredients:

1.5 cups fresh mango (small dice)
1/4 cup red bell pepper (small dice)
1/4 cup fresh pineapple (small dice)
1/4 cup green scallion (chopped)
1/4 cup jicama
2 tbsp juice from fresh orange
pinch of sea salt

Directions:
1-In a bowl add all of the ingredients. Let the salsa marinate in the fridge for at least an hour before serving.