STICKY BBQ Ribs | Cookin' Somethin' w/ Matty Matheson

barbecue sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade tomato sauce

💰Cheaper: ketchup

Homemade sauce can be lower in sugar and preservatives.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar offers a lower glycemic index.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: corn syrup

Agave syrup is vegan and has a mild flavor.

liquid smoke

💰Cheaper: smoked paprika

Smoked paprika can provide a similar smoky flavor.

Start by slicing the side ribs to make them even.

Remove the silver skin from the ribs using a napkin for better tenderness.

Trim any excess meat from the ribs and arrange them in a casserole dish.

Prepare the barbecue sauce by combining half a bottle of ketchup and yellow mustard in a bowl.

Add half a cup of brown sugar and dark maple syrup to the sauce mixture.

Pour in Worcestershire sauce and apple cider vinegar for tanginess.

Add spices: cayenne pepper, black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, coriander, smoked paprika, dried chili flakes, chili powder, and salt, mixing well.

Stir the sauce until well combined, adjusting flavors as needed.

Add water to the sauce to help it reduce while cooking.

Pour the barbecue sauce over the ribs in the casserole dish, ensuring they are well coated.

Place the casserole dish in a preheated oven at 400°F (204°C) without covering it.

While the ribs are cooking, prepare the hush puppy mixture by combining one cup of flour, half a cup of corn meal, and half a tablespoon of baking powder in a bowl.

Add a quarter cup of brown sugar and a pinch of salt to the dry ingredients.

Melt a quarter cup of unsalted butter in the microwave and whisk two eggs in a separate bowl.

Combine the melted butter and eggs, then add one cup of buttermilk to the mixture.

Incorporate the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients to form a batter and refrigerate it.

Prepare the coleslaw by dicing three pickles, half an onion, and grating a carrot.

Chop cabbage and mix it with the diced vegetables in a bowl.

Add vinegar and a little sugar to the coleslaw mixture, adjusting for sweetness as desired.

Mix the coleslaw thoroughly to combine all ingredients.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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Allergens