Brined Pork Spare Ribs

Photo: Lady Catherine Gourmet

Ingredients

3 pounds pork spare ribs

Brine:

1/2 cup of salt

1 teaspoon mustard seeds

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1 teaspoon cayenne

1 teaspoon paprika

3 bay leaves

3 cloves garlic – crushed

Preparation

In a large bowl that has a cover or a pot that has a cover, place the rack of spare ribs. Add the ingredients for the brine and cover with water. Cover the container and place in the refrigerator for a few hours or overnight.

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees.

In a baking pan place the ribs and add about an inch one inch of the brine water. Place in the oven and bake for about 2 to 2 ½ hours, do not replace the brine that evaporates. It should evaporate while the ribs bake.