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American · Main

Smoky BBQ Pork Ribs

Slow-cooked ribs glazed in a sweet, smoky barbecue sauce.

Time
200 min
Serves
4
Skill
Medium
Heat
●●●
Diet
Non-vegetarian

Pairing at a glance

SpiritWoodford Reserve Double OakedComplement CocktailOld FashionedComplement SpiritFour Roses Single BarrelEcho

The pairing logic

Smoke and sweetness want big, spicy, oaky partners: bourbon and ripe Shiraz.

  • smoky
  • sweet
  • sticky
  • fatty
What to pour

DRINK WITH THIS

Wine

Great matchComplement Penfolds Bin 389 Full-bodied dry red · South Australia · 14.5% Ripe, oaky red stands up to the sauce. See the wine → Great matchComplement Sula Rasa Shiraz Full-bodied dry red · Nashik · 14.0% Peppery, juicy Indian Shiraz with barbecue. See the wine →

Spirits

Perfect matchComplement Woodford Reserve Double Oaked Bourbon · 45.2% Toasty, caramel-rich bourbon mirrors the glaze. See the spirit → Great matchEcho Four Roses Single Barrel Bourbon · 50.0% Spicy, fruity bourbon cuts the fat. See the spirit →

Cocktails

Perfect matchComplement Old Fashioned Bourbon A bourbon classic with smoky meat. See the cocktail →

Rules used: Complement — Similar flavours that echo and support each other. Contrast — Opposites that balance: sweet against spicy, acid against rich. Cut — Tannin or acidity that slices through fat and richness. Echo — One shared flavour or ingredient links the plate and the glass. Cleanse — Bubbles, acidity or cold that refresh the palate between bites. Regional — What grows together goes together: same place, same table. Learn more →

The recipe

HOW TO MAKE IT

Ingredients · serves 4

Method · prep 20 min · cook 180 min

  1. 1

    Mix the dry rub and coat the ribs well, then rest 1 hour or overnight.

  2. 2

    Wrap in foil and cook at 140°C (285°F) for 2.5 hours until tender.

  3. 3

    Unwrap, brush with sauce mixed with vinegar and grill or roast 10–15 minutes until sticky and caramelised.

  4. 4

    Rest 5 minutes and cut between the bones.

Cook’s tip

Serve with a crunchy slaw to cut the richness.

MORE FOR THE TABLE

Non-veg American · Main Southern Fried Chicken 50 min · ●●● Non-veg French · Main Lemon and Thyme Roast Chicken 90 min Pescatarian Japanese · Main Salmon Chirashi Bowl 50 min

Please enjoy responsibly. Pairings are suggestions based on classic flavour principles, not rules. Check ingredients for allergies and cook meat and poultry thoroughly.