BBQ is a serious business in the USA and these ribs are a serious treat; sweet, sticky and spicy! They're initially cooked low and slow then finished with a tangy and spicy BBQ sauce flavoured with lots of mild Mexican chillies and sweet smoked paprika for a lovely depth of flavour.

SOUTHERN BBQ BLEND (1 portion = 2 tbsp): Ingredients: guajillo chilli, salt, ancho chilli, paprika, onion, garlic, smoked paprika, pasilla chilli, chipotle chilli, Mexican oregano, pepper flakes, chilli, MUSTARD, CELERY

May contain SESAME. Allergens are listed in CAPITALS

Southern BBQ Blend Recipe:

You Need: 

• 1kg pork ribs, or use 4 whole corn on the cob for a veg version
• 50g butter (if doing veg version) - cut into small cubes
• 100g tomato ketchup
• 2 tbsp vinegar (white wine or cider vinegar is best)
• 2 tbsp soy sauce (any type)
• 2 tbsp sugar
• Potato salad and slaw to serve

Method:

1. Light the BBQ and leave to heat for 20-30 minutes or until the flames have disappeared and the coals have turned grey, or preheat the oven to 180°C/gas mark 4 and continue with the following instructions
2. Mix the ribs with a big pinch of the SOUTHERN BBQ BLEND and 1 tsp salt then wrap in a foil parcel and place on a low-medium heat part of the grill, or bake on a tray in the oven, for 1 hour (just 30 minutes if using corn) or until the ribs are tender
3. Mix the ketchup, vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, remaining SOUTHERN BBQ BLEND and 2 tbsp water to a smooth sauce
4. Uncover the ribs and baste with the sauce, then cook, turning and basting regularly, for a further 25 minutes (if using corn, add the butter then uncover and cook for 10 minutes) or until the ribs are starting to char around the edges and any excess liquid has evaporated
5. Serve with potato salad and slaw on the side