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Pomegranate-Glazed Christmas Ribs Recipe

The Pomegranate-Glazed Christmas Ribs Recipe features tender, fall-off-the-bone pork ribs coated in a sweet and tangy pomegranate glaze. The rich, fruity glaze perfectly complements the smoky flavor of the ribs, making it a festive and flavorful dish ideal for holiday gatherings.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Calories: 350kcal
Author: Anne Carter
Servings: 4

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2–3 pounds pork ribs
  • 1-2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 1 cup pomegranate juice
  • ¼ cup brown sugar or honey
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp rosemary or thyme
  • Pomegranate seeds optional
  • Fresh herbs for serving

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 300°F.
    pre heat the oven
  • Place ribs on a baking sheet or pan.
    place the rib
  • Season both sides with salt and pepper.
    Season both sides with salt and pepper.
  • Cover tightly with foil.
    Cover tightly with foil.
  • Bake for 2½–3 hours until tender.
    Bake for 2½–3 hours until tender.
  • In a saucepan, combine pomegranate juice, brown sugar, garlic, soy sauce, and herbs.
    combine pomegranate juice, brown sugar,
  • Simmer until thickened into a glaze.
    Simmer until thickened into a glaze.
  • Remove ribs from the oven.
    Remove ribs from the oven.
  • Brush generously with the pomegranate glaze.
    Brush generously with the pomegranate glaze.
  • Slice and garnish with pomegranate seeds and herbs.
    Slice and garnish with pomegranate seeds and herbs.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 85mg | Sodium: 700mg | Potassium: 450mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 150IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 2mg