STICK HONEY BBQ PORK RIBS

Sweet, smoky and fall-apart tender pork ribs coated in a glossy sticky honey BBQ glaze, served with seasoned Cajun sweet potato fries and juicy corn smothered in garlic butter. The perfect homemade BBQ-style dinner with a little sweet, smoky and spicy kick

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 160°C fan / 180°C conventional.

Step 2

Remove the thin membrane from the back of the ribs if it is still attached, then pat the ribs dry with kitchen paper.

Step 3

Drizzle with the oil and season all over with the salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, Cajun seasoning, Aromat and Italian seasoning.

Step 4

Massage everything thoroughly into the meat.

Step 5

Place the ribs meat-side up onto a large sheet of foil. Add 2–3 tablespoons of water around the ribs to help create steam.

Step 6

Wrap the ribs tightly in the foil, making sure there are no large gaps for the steam to escape. Place onto a baking tray and cook for 2–2½ hours, or until the meat is beautifully tender.

Step 7

While the ribs cook, combine the BBQ sauce, honey, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, garlic paste and smoked paprika. Add chilli flakes or hot sauce if you want an extra kick.

Step 8

Mix until smooth and set aside.

Step 9

Peel the sweet potatoes if preferred, then cut into evenly sized fries.

Step 10

Add them to a bowl and sprinkle over the cornflour. Toss until lightly coated.

Step 11

Add the oil, Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and black pepper.

Step 12

Toss again until every fry is evenly seasoned.

Step 13

Once the ribs have finished slow cooking, remove them from the oven and leave them wrapped while you increase the oven temperature to 200°C fan.

Step 14

Carefully unwrap the ribs and discard any excess cooking liquid. Brush a generous layer of the sticky honey BBQ glaze all over the ribs. Place them back into the oven uncovered for 10–15 minutes, adding another layer of glaze halfway through.

Step 15

For that proper sticky finish, place the ribs under a hot grill for 2–4 minutes until the glaze is bubbling and caramelised around the edges. Keep a close eye on them as the honey and sugar can burn quickly. Brush over one final light layer of glaze once they come out for an extra glossy finish.

Step 16

fry your fries or you can bake them

Step 17

While everything finishes cooking, boil the corn in a saucepan of water for 6–8 minutes until tender. Mix the softened butter with the garlic paste, smoked paprika, Aromat, black pepper and parsley. Drain the corn and brush generously with the seasoned garlic butter.

Step 18

Allow the ribs to rest for around 5 minutes before slicing between the bones. Serve the sticky honey BBQ ribs alongside the Cajun sweet potato fries and buttery garlic corn. Spoon or brush any remaining glaze over the ribs and finish the corn with an extra little knob of seasoned butter.