RUM AND COLA RIBS

Steps:

• Lay the ribs in a pan of cold water, place on the stovetop and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat and simmer the ribs for about 30 mins, or until they are tender.
• Drain the ribs, rinse them under cold running water to cool quickly, then drain well and place in a bowl.
• To make the marinade, put all the ingredients except the rum in a saucepan, place on a low heat and stir until the sugar has melted. Increase the heat and bring the sauce up to a simmer and cook until the volume has reduced by about half. Remove the pan from the heat, stir in the rum, and leave the sauce to cool.
• Pour the cold sauce over the ribs and stir them to ensure they are well coated. Cover the bowl and leave to marinate overnight (or a couple of days) stirring the ribs a couple of times if possible.
• Lift the ribs out of the marinade and cook them on a hot grill for 10-15 mins, turning them occasionally until they are heated through.
• Any extra marinade can be brushed over the ribs during cooking.
• Serve immediately with tomato ketchup as a dipping sauce.