Indulge in the ultimate comfort food combo with our Smokey Barbecue Ribs paired with Homemade Cornbread. This dish features tender, fall-off-the-bone ribs coated in a rich, flavorful barbecue sauce, served alongside fluffy, sweet cornbread. It's a hearty and satisfying meal that's perfect for a family gathering or a backyard BBQ feast.
Preparation and Cooking Times
- Preparation Time: 30 minutes (plus marinating time)
- Cooking Time: 4 hours (ribs) + 20 minutes (cornbread)
- Total Time: 4 hours 50 minutes
Servings and Serving Size
- This recipe serves 4-6 people.
- Each serving includes a portion of barbecue ribs and a slice of cornbread.
Nutritional Profile (per serving)
- Calories: 750 kcal
- Protein: 40 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fat: 40 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
- Sodium: 890 mg
- Fiber: 3 g
Ingredients
For the Barbecue Ribs
- Pork ribs: 1 rack (about 1.5 kg or 3.3 lbs)
- Barbecue sauce: 240 ml (1 cup)
- Brown sugar: 50 g (1/4 cup)
- Paprika: 2 tbsp
- Garlic powder: 1 tbsp
- Salt and pepper: to taste
For the Cornbread
- Cornmeal: 160 g (1 cup)
- All-purpose flour: 120 g (1 cup)
- Sugar: 50 g (1/4 cup)
- Baking powder: 1 tbsp
- Milk: 240 ml (1 cup)
- Eggs: 2
- Butter, melted: 60 g (1/4 cup)
Method of Preparation
- Mix brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Rub the mixture on the ribs.
- Marinate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 150°C (300°F). Wrap the ribs in foil and bake for 4 hours.
- Unwrap, brush with barbecue sauce, and broil for 5-10 minutes.
- Mix cornmeal, flour, sugar, and baking powder in a bowl.
- In another bowl, whisk milk, eggs, and melted butter. Combine with dry ingredients.
- Pour into a greased pan and bake at 200°C (400°F) for 20 minutes.
- Cut the ribs into portions and serve with a slice of warm cornbread.
Tips for Culinary Success
- For more tender ribs, let them marinate overnight.
- Use a mix of honey and your favorite BBQ sauce for a sweet and tangy glaze.
- Let the cornbread cool slightly before slicing for clean cuts.
FAQs
Can I grill the ribs instead of baking?
Yes, grill over low heat for about 3-4 hours, turning occasionally.
How do I store leftovers?
Store in the refrigerator in airtight containers. Reheat in the oven.
Can I make the cornbread gluten-free?
Yes, use gluten-free flour in place of all-purpose flour.