Shadowfen Sticky Ribs

Description

Small pork riblets lacquered with molasses, garlic and spice until dark, tender and glossy.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Made for sharing before the main feast
Bold flavour with an easy method
Ideal for tavern nights and gatherings

Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 55 Minutes
Serves: 4

Ingredients

700g pork riblets
2 tbsp dark molasses
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp tomato purée
2 cloves garlic
1 tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp ground ginger
1 tbsp cider vinegar

Method

Step 1

Heat the oven to 190°C and mix the glaze ingredients.

Step 2

Coat the riblets and arrange in a roasting tin.

Step 3

Cover and bake for 35 minutes.

Step 4

Uncover, turn and cook for 15–20 minutes more until sticky.

🐉 Dragon’s Tip

Line the roasting tin to make the sticky glaze easier to clean.

Adventurer’s Notes

Serve this starter as part of a mixed sharing board, or double the quantities when a larger adventuring party gathers at the table.

Lore of the Hoard

The Black Dragon kitchens serve this dish as the first welcome to a feast: a small plate designed to wake the appetite and hint at the flavours still to come.

Shadowfen Sticky Ribs