Description
Pomegranate-Glazed Christmas Ribs are a festive delight, transforming tender pork ribs into a show-stopping centerpiece for your holiday table. This recipe features a sweet-tart glaze that enhances the rich flavor of the meat while filling your home with an irresistible aroma. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners, these ribs promise to leave your guests asking for seconds—and the recipe.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 lbs baby back pork ribs
- 1 cup pomegranate juice (100% pure)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and set a wire rack on top.
- Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs, pat dry, and season generously with salt and pepper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together pomegranate juice, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, and garlic powder to create the glaze.
- Place seasoned ribs on the rack and brush half of the glaze over both sides.
- Bake for about 2 hours, brushing with more glaze halfway through.
- Increase oven temperature to broil and broil for an additional 5 minutes until caramelized. Drizzle with remaining sauce before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 oz (85g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For deeper flavor, marinate ribs in pomegranate juice overnight. Try using fresh garlic instead of garlic powder for a bolder taste. Ensure ribs are tender by checking if they pull apart easily before serving.