Crown Roast

Ingredients

• 1 slab pork ribs, cleaned and pot dry
  rock salt and pan roasted whole peppercorns, crushed

Marinade:     

• 1 ½ cups water
• 1 ½ cups Coke or Sprite
• 3 tablespoons garlic, crushed
• 2 pieces onion, finely chopped
• ¼ cup cider vinegar
• ¼ cup honey
• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons Worcestershire
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons paprika
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon crushed peppercorns
• 2 teaspoons iodized salt
• 2-3 teaspoons hickory liquid smoke

Instructions

1. Place the pork ribs on a clean tray and give the meat a good prick. Then rub with salt and pepper. Set aside.
2. In a pot, combine all the ingredients for the marinade. Mix it well until fully combined. Bring the mixture to a boil and let it boil for 3 to 5 minutes. Turn off the heat and let the marinade or sauce cool down.
3. Once the marinade cools down, marinate the seasoned pork ribs with the mixture for at least an hour or so. Overnight marinating is always the best.
4. Remove the pork from the marinating liquid and place it on a rack over a baking tray. Place in a preheated oven at 350°F-375°F and roast for 30-40 minutes.
5. Basting the pork from time to time with the marinating liquid and oil. Continue roasting for another 30 minutes until the pork is tender.

Recipe Notes

• To thicken the marinade, continue cooking the sauce into simmering stage until the liquid reduces.
• Prep time: 10-15 minutes (not including the marinating time)
• Baking/Roasting time: 1 ½-2 hours
• Yield: 12-14 servings