Barbecued Back Ribs

A delicious caramelised rib recipe with a fragrant kick.

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YIELDS 2 Servings
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PREP TIME 50 mins
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COOK TIME 30 mins
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TOTAL TIME 1 Hr, 20 mins
  • 2 baby back ribs cut in half
  • 300ml tomato ketchup
  • 3cm length ginger, grated
  • 200ml soy sauce
  • 2 tsp rosemary, finely chopped
  • 2 tsp ground star anise
  • 5 tbsp runny honey
  • 4 garlic cloves, grated
  • 5 tbsp dry sherry (or sake if preferred)
  1. Combine all the ingredients except the ribs in a bowl and whisk until well mixed.
  2. Pour over the ribs and leave in the fridge to marinate overnight.
  3. Place the ribs in a saucepan, pour over the marinade and add just enough water to cover the ribs.
  4. Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer and cook for 1 hour covered.
  5. Transfer the ribs to a hot BBQ and grill.
  6. Reduce the sauce in a wok and every 2 minutes or so brush the ribs with the reduced BBQ sauce.
  7. Continue cooking until ribs are nicely caramelized and completely covered in the BBQ sauce.