Foster’s Hollywood-style BBQ ribs

Ingredients

For the ribs

• 2 kg pork ribs
• 2 tablespoons salt
• 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon sweet paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 cup BBQ sauce

For the BBQ sauce

• 1 cup ketchup
• 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon liquid smoke (optional)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Step-by-step preparation

For the ribs

1. Preheat the oven to 150 °C.
2. Mix the salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder and cumin in a bowl.
3. Rub the ribs all over with the spice mix until completely coated.
4. Place the ribs on a baking tray and cover with aluminum foil.
5. Bake for 2 1/2 hours.
6. Take the ribs out of the oven and remove the foil.
7. Brush the ribs with BBQ sauce and bake uncovered for another 30 minutes, until golden and caramelized.

For the BBQ sauce

8. Mix all the ingredients in a bowl and stir well.
9. Heat the sauce in a pot over medium heat for 10–15 minutes, until it thickens and reduces slightly.
10. Let it cool before using.