Tender and juicy! Leave this spare rib recipe to the oven

1. Cut the tendons

Beef and pork, in particular, have tendons scattered throughout the meat fibers. These tendons become tough when cooked at high temperatures, causing the meat to shrink and take on a rubbery texture. Therefore, if you cut the tendons before cooking, you won't have to worry about this.

In the case of spare ribs, the muscle is the milky white membrane that connects the bone to the meat. There are also muscle fibers between the fat and the lean meat, which are less visible. Before cooking, pierce the meat in several places with a fork or knife and cut these muscle fibers.

2. Use the power of enzymes and pH

To tenderize meat, use the enzymes contained in raw vegetables, fresh fruit, and salt koji, as well as the pH (acid) of yogurt, vinegar, tomatoes, etc.

Enzymes and acids break down the binding proteins in meat, making it tender. The broken down tissue also creates gaps that allow moisture to penetrate more easily, making the meat juicier.

Foods that are high in proteolytic enzymes include kiwi fruit and pineapple. Place the grated fruit in a plastic bag with the meat and leave it for 10 to 20 minutes to soften it.

3. Don't overcook it

The longer you cook a stew, the more tender the meat becomes, but with oven cooking, the moisture evaporates during heating, causing the meat to dry out and shrink before it becomes tender. The most important thing when cooking meat in the oven is not to overcook it!

There is a term called "low-temperature cooking." When meat is heated at high temperatures, the proteins denature and it becomes tough, but by slowly cooking it at a low temperature, it can be made plump, juicy, and tender.
However, if you eat meat that is undercooked, there is a risk of food poisoning, so be careful not to overcook it and make sure to cook it thoroughly.

Tropical Grilled Spare Ribs (Serves 3-4)

Oven-baked salted and koji-marinated spare ribs (serves 3-4)

Oven baking time

The oven cooking time is the same for both the "Tropical Grill" and "Salt-Koji Marinated Oven Baked" recipes. Preheat the oven to 200°C, place the marinated spare ribs on a baking tray, and bake for 20 to 30 minutes.

Cooking spare ribs in the oven allows excess fat to drain off, making the meat healthier. It also frees up your hands while they cook, allowing you to focus on other household chores and side dishes.

Grilled and marinated vegetables (serves 3-4)

Slightly Sweet Cheese Mashed Potatoes (Serves 3-4)

Marinated Grilled Peppers (Serves 3-4)