These really are the most incredible sticky BBQ ribs. I’ve only slightly adapted a recipe by Felicity Cloake, as her recipe includes marmite, which is officially not really gluten free because it’s derived from brewer’s yeast. I’ve included the link about marmite and gluten free diets at the bottom of this post if you’d like to read up on it a bit more.
Anyway – this is so quick and easy. I make and marinade the ribs the night before, leave them in the fridge overnight and then put them in the oven on timer in the morning to be ready for the family at about 5:30pm.
I can’t tell you how much the kids love these. The big kids have a rack each and they’re just 8 and 6 years old.
What You Need:
(for 4 incredibly greedy people who like a rack each):
- 4 racks of baby back / loin ribs
- 2 tbsp (Marmite) or, for the gluten free option I use ‘Essential Yeast Extract’ – see below
- 2 tbsp English mustard (we use Atkins and Potts’ Hot English Mustard)
- 3 tsp smoked paprika
- 4 tbsp tomato ketchup
- 5 tbsp dark muscovado sugar (you have to turn a blind eye to this)
What You Do:
- Mix all the ingredients of the marinade together.
- Rub half of the mixture all over the ribs.
- Cover and place in the fridge overnight or for 4+ hours.
I just put them in the roasting dish I’m going to cook them in but a bag would be fine too. - Place them tightly covered into the oven at 150 degrees for 2.5 hours.
- Heat a griddle to hot, baste the racks with the remaining marinade and griddle until charred and caramelised.
- Serve immediately
We love ours with Apple & Fennel Slaw and baked potato wedges!
This marinade would definitely work really well with chicken too, so get bastin’ and cookin’!
The Marmite Link:
Is Marmite Gluten Free?
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Ribs never come out right for me. It’s having that right temperature and timing I think is where I’m going wrong. My husband will love this recipe! Thanks so much for linking up with #foodpornthursdays xx
I think these are bombproof but if you can get your husband to make them then even better!!!!
**wipes drool off of desk** Oh my goodness I love ribs! My husband is usually the rib connoisseur in this house but I might have to push him aside and try these! Thanks so much for sharing them with #foodpornthursdays
OOh- what marinade recipe does he use?? Please share immediately!
I don’t eat pork at a long time, but this recipe is going to make me cheat just for once. 😉
#foodpornthursdays
xMarta
Do you know Marta, I’m not the hugest pork fan either and generally avoid it but these don’t seem to count!
That looks amazing! The glossy and brown exterior makes my tummy rumble. #foodpornthursdays
Thanks for your lovely comment Jacqueline! It really is delicious…
I might try these in the slow cooker and see how I go. Will let you know if they’re as delicious as these look. Actually, maybe I should make 2 batches and cross-check? 😉 I love #FoodPornThursdays!
Thumbs up all round here for the marinade. It worked well on both the ribs and chicken drumsticks despite not having smoked paprika. Doing it all again today. Thanks Emily.
Oh good – any further on the vegetarian options??
I’m making them tomorrow. I’m racking my brain as to what vegetarian food the marinade would work well with. Also, I’ve no smoked paprika so am using regular paprika instead. Fingers crossed it won’t blow the kids’ heads off.
Oooh – I’m not sure – I’m struggling to think too! Hopefully someone will see this and have some suggestions! Hope the kids like them!
This recipe is awesome, I’m going to make the sauce, not sure about the marmite though lol I’m not sure I like it lol. #BrilliantBlogPosts
Thanks Richard but panic not – you won’t taste a hint of the marmite – it’s just an amazing BBQ sauce 😉
Oh wow they look amazing!! i’ve never done ribs at home but your recipe seems really straightforward…might have to give it a go! #sundaystars p.s you’ve made me hungry now!!
I used to avoid cooking them too but they’re so so easy and quick to set up – just a long slow cooking time! Now I’m hungry!
Wow, trying not to lick the screen! Thanks for linking up to #brilliantblogposts
Yum yum yum, we all love ribs and like yours my babes can eat a whole rack. The younger one can possibly eat two – he’s a proper little carnivore!
Oh wow – now that’s ‘man eating’ – good for him!!!! Now wonder he’s so good at football 😉
Oh my they look amazing. I need to make those. #sundaystars
They look gorgeous! I just pinned your recipe to try another day! #bigfatlinky
Thanks Becky and yes please do – you won’t regret it! xxx
You know by now how much I love your recipes and that you link them upto the #bigfatlinky. I am thinking I might actually do this on Sunday. Invite the family round for them. They look delicious.
Oh yes please do – you won’t regret it. Plus the boys will LOVE to make the marinade and smear it everywhere – hopefully on the ribs 🙂
I’m not sure that picture should be allowed on the internet! They look indecently good. My husband doesn’t eat meat so I’ll have to save this for when I’m having a mummy night in x
Oh I know!!!! I can’t stop thinking about them. I’m trying to eat less meat myself and I definitely feel better for it. Thank you for popping in x