This juicy, flavoursome pork recipe is a real taste of the American south and perfect for a barbecue.
Ingredients
- 2 x 1.3kg racks meaty pork ribs
- Coleslaw and baked potatoes, to serve
For the barbecue spice rub
- 2 tbsp smoked paprika (sweet or hot)
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tsp caster sugar
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp dried thyme
For the sweet and spicy glaze
- 250ml tomato ketchup
- 100g dark soft brown sugar
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 3 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp cider vinegar
- 1 tsp barbecue spice rub (see above)
Method
- 1. Mix together the ingredients for the barbecue spice rub, and set 1 teaspoon aside for the glaze. Put the ribs, 1 at a time, onto a large baking tray and sprinkle all over with the remaining spice rub. Cover and chill for at least 4 hours or up to 24 hours.
- 2. For the sweet and spicy glaze, mix all the ingredients together in a bowl.
- 3. If using a charcoal barbecue, light it about 30 minutes before you want to cook. If using a gas barbecue, preheat it 10 minutes beforehand. Rearrange the coals or turn off the middle burner for indirect cooking.
- 4. Put the ribs onto the rack of the barbecue, bony-side down, making sure they are not directly over the heat. Cover with a lid and barbecue over an indirect medium heat for 30 minutes each side, until the ribs are tender and a deep reddish-brown.
- 5. Uncover the ribs and brush generously with the sweet and spicy glaze. Cook for 10 minutes, turn and brush with more glaze. Cook for a final 10 minutes or until nicely caramelised and sticky – brush with the remaining glaze.
- 6. Lift the ribs onto a board, brush once more with the glaze, cover with foil and rest for 10 minutes. Using a large, sharp knife, cut between the bones to separate the ribs. Serve with the coleslaw and baked potatoes.
Nutritional info
Per serving (based on 6): 852kcals, 28.8g fat (9g saturated), 75.3g protein, 78.4g carbs, 30.7g sugar, 2.6g salt
Chef's tip
Cooking temperature: Indirect medium heat.