When it comes to ribs, we expect nothing less than a saucy, spicy and sticky mess. In fact, if you’re not left licking your fingers afterwards, you’re not doing ribs correctly.
We like them barbecued, braised or oven-roasted for maximum bone-gnawing, eating-with-your-hands goodness. Elegant these are not, but they rate high on the satisfaction scale.
From glossy beef short ribs to Asian-style sticky pork ribs, these are our favourite ribs to cook.
Our best rib recipes of all time
Beef short ribs in miso and beer
In this recipe, we’ve combined red miso and Guinness to create an umami-rich sauce.
Sticky pork ribs with mango and jalapeño salsa
This mango salsa is the perfect accompaniment for slow-cooked smoky pork ribs. Begin this recipe a day ahead.
Saba Alemayoh’s derek tibs (Ethiopian beef short ribs with capsicum)
Ribs, slowly braised with berbere spice, with the gentle sweetness of capsicums – there’s nothing better.
Monique Fiso’s barbecue short ribs
It may take time, but the results are worth it.
Paul Farag’s chermoula lamb ribs fatteh
The fresh drizzle of punchy chermoula that cuts through the rich fattiness of the tender lamb ribs makes this recipe by Aalia’s Paul Farag a must try.
Tony Tan’s Nyonya pork spare ribs
A Peranakan dish that sings with sweet, savoury and sour notes.
Tony Tan’s quick-braised pork ribs
Just add rice, and dinner’s set.
Sticky glazed pork ribs
Australian Gourmet Traveller Japanese recipe for sticky glazed pork ribs.
Birria tacos with beef short ribs and charred pineapple salsa
Our inspired take on birria tacos delivers richness and subtle sweet acidity for a fun Mexican recipe.
Glazed lamb ribs with corn salad
Australian Gourmet Traveller recipe for glazed lamb ribs with corn salad by Colin Fassnidge.
Slow-cooked teriyaki beef ribs
Comfort food doesn’t get better than these fall-off-the-bone, slow-cooked teriyaki beef ribs.
Sichuan-spiced lamb ribs
Australian Gourmet Traveller recipe for Sichuan-spiced lamb ribs.
Fennel-spiced lamb ribs with goat’s curd tzatziki
Flavours of aniseed bring a sweet side to these Greek-style lamb ribs.
Barbecued lamb ribs with yuzu-sesame yakiniku sauce
Recipe for barbecued lamb ribs with yuzu-sesame yakiniku sauce from Gas-Light Izakaya in Melbourne.
Porteño’s beer and miso lamb ribs
Australian Gourmet Traveller recipe for beer and miso lamb ribs by Elvis Abrahanowicz and Ben Milgate.
Glazed pork ribs with hoisin and star anise
Australian Gourmet Traveller fast recipe for glazed pork ribs with hoisin and star anise.
Alpha’s slow-roasted lamb spare ribs with thyme honey and ouzo glaze
Australian Gourmet Traveller recipe for slow-roasted lamb spare ribs with thyme honey and ouzo glaze by Alpha restaurant in Sydney.
Gingerboy’s salt-and-pepper chicken spare ribs with tamarind hot sauce
Chicken spare ribs take a journey through south-east Asia in this fiery, aromatic recipe from Melbourne restaurant Gingerboy.
Sticky barbecue beef ribs with coleslaw and soft onion rolls
Australian Gourmet Traveller recipe for sticky barbecue beef ribs with coleslaw and soft onion rolls.
Za’atar lamb ribs with quinoa tabbouleh
Australian Gourmet Traveller recipe for za’atar lamb ribs with quinoa tabbouleh.
Pastrami-spiced pork ribs with potato salad and pickles
Pastrami-spiced pork ribs with potato salad and pickles recipe – For pastrami spice rub, crush whole spices and 1 tbsp sea salt with a mortar and pestle, then combine with paprika, cayenne and sugar.
Barbecued lamb ribs with smoked eggplant and yoghurt sauce
Curtis Stone shares his recipe the barbecued lamb ribs he plates up at new LA restaurant Gwen. “Lamb ribs are juicy and delicious to eat right off the bone,” says Stone. “The ribs are covered and cooked low and slow in the oven and are finished uncovered on the barbecue to achieve a good crust.”
Braised short ribs with gratin
This robust wintry dish calls for Australia’s classic blend of plump shiraz and grippy cabernet.
Beer-glazed beef short ribs with farro salad
Australian Gourmet Traveller recipe for beer-glazed beef short ribs with farro salad.
Pork ribs with Sichuan salt
Australian Gourmet Traveller recipe for pork ribs with Sichuan salt.
Char-grilled lamb ribs with coriander and pepper
Australian Gourmet Traveller recipe for Char-grilled lamb ribs with coriander and pepper by Luke Burgess
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