Chilli Flavoured Spare Ribs

prep: 15 mins, plus marinating
cock: 1-1,2 hours

1.8-2.25 kg/4—5 1b pork spare ribs

smoky rub

• 2 tbsp mild chilli powder

• 2 tsp smoked paprika

• 2 tsp mild paprika

• 4 tsp dried oregano

• 2 tsp onion powder

• 2 tsp salt

• mashed potato and greens, to serve

  (optional)

1. To make the smoky rub, combine the chilli powder, smoked paprika, mild paprika, oregano, onion powder and salt in a small pot. Spread the mixture all over the ribs and set aside for 15 minutes to marinate.

2. Preheat the oven to 1600C/3250F/Gas Mark 3 and line a roasting tin with foil. Put a rack in the roasting tin. Place the ribs on the shelf and roast for 1-1,2 hours, or until cooked through and the meat is tender.

3. Transfer the ribs from the oven, cut into serving portions and serve with mashed potato and spring greens, if desired.