pig-out thursdays

It has become our habit to cook a special menu every thursday for dinner. As the last working of the week (where I am currently based at least) we sort of 'celebrate' and welcome the weekend with a good dinner. Sometimes we go out and eat but with the changing work schedule of my brother I just cooke and usually make something akin to restaurant fare and tonight I made honey-garlic baked ribs with a side of coleslaw and onion rings.

Honey-Garlic Baked Ribs
ingredients:
- a slab of your choice of ribs
- olive oil
- minced garlic
- brown sugar
- salt and pepper
*the amount of garlic, olive oil and brown sugar will depend on how big your slab of meat is

how to:
- season the ribs with a bit of salt and pepper
- rub the minced garlic all around the ribs and sprinkle more on top
- drizzle with olive oil
- sprinkle with brown sugar
- bake loosely covered with foil of 30 minutes in a 250F oven and broil for another 15 minutes in a 150F oven until top is browned.

yummy garlicky goodness with a hint of sweetness!

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