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Pork Belly / Spare Ribs for the Oven or Braai
Ouma Irene's Recipe

Catemba Deboned Pork Belly / Spare Ribs for the Oven or Braai

Catemba is a well-loved South African drink made by mixing Coca-Cola and red wine.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: South African
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

For the Meat:
  • 2kg deboned por1k belle or spare ribs
  • 100ml Worchestershire sauce
Spice Mix:
  • 10ml smoked paprika
  • 10ml ground cumin
  • 10ml ground coriander
  • 120ml coarse salt
For the Sauce:
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 2 Granny Smith apples grated
  • 4 cloves garlic chopped
  • 500ml Coca-Cola
  • 250ml red wine
  • 4 tbsps tomato puree
  • 1 red chilli deseeded and chopped
  • 30ml apple cider vinegar
  • 30ml olive oil

Method
 

Marinate the Meat:
  1. Remove the membrane from the underside of the ribs to ensure tenderness.
  2. Mix all the spice mix ingredients together and rub generously over the meat.
  3. Drizzle the Worcestershire sauce over the meat, making sure it's well coated.
  4. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or overnight for enhanced flavour.
Prepare the Sauce:
  1. In a saucepan, combine all sauce ingredients except the vinegar and olive oil.
  2. Place the pan over medium heat and bring to a boil.
  3. Reduce heat and let it simmer gently until the sauce thickens.
  4. Blend the mixture until smooth, then stir in the apple cider vinegar and olive oil.
Cooking the Meat:
  1. Remove the meat from the fridge and allow it to reach room temperature.
  2. Wrap the ribs in foil, creating a sealed pouch.
  3. Cook in one of the following ways:
    Oven: Bake at 160°C (320°F) for about 2 hours, until the meat is tender.
    Braai: Cook over indirect heat on a medium fire for about 2 hours.
  4. Once tender, remove the foil and baste the meat with the sauce.
  5. Grill or braai over direct heat until caramelized and crispy.
Serving Suggestions:
  1. Serve the pork belly or ribs with fresh salads, grilled vegetables, or a side of creamy mashed potatoes for a complete and satisfying meal.
    Enjoy your delicious Catemba-infused South African feast!