Cola spare ribs
Prep time less than 30 mins
Cook time less than 30 mins
Serves 4-6
From Something for the Weekend
Sweet, sticky and extremely moreish – these ribs are so easy to cook and work well for parties.
Method
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For the marinade, place all the ingredients into a saucepan and bring to the boil. Simmer for three minutes and then remove from the heat to cool completely.
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Once cooled place the ribs and marinade into a sealable plastic bag. Rub the ribs with the marinade and seal the bag. Chill in the fridge overnight.
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Preheat the oven to 180C/350F/Gas4.
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Place the ribs onto a baking tray and pour over the marinade. Cover with foil and cook in the oven for two hours.
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Meanwhile for the slaw, mix together all the ingredients in a bowl.
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For the dressing, whisk together all the ingredients. Add the slaw ingredients and mix until well combined.
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Serve the slaw in a large bowl and arrange the ribs on a large platter with plenty of napkins and finger bowls.
Ingredients
- 2kg/4½lb beef short ribs, cut through the bone into 7.5cm/ 3in long pieces
For the marinade
- 1 can cola (not diet cola)
- 1 garlic clove, crushed
- 2 tbsp tomato purée
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 100g/3½oz runny honey
- 75ml/3fl oz cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp hot pepper sauce
For the slaw
- 1 red cabbage, core removed, shredded
- 3 carrots, grated
- 2 red onions, finely sliced
- 200g/7oz salted cashews
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
For the dressing
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp runny honey
- 75ml/3fl oz cider vinegar
- 200ml/7fl oz extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 limes, juice only
- salt and freshly ground black pepper
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