Festival Classic Lunch: Street-Style BBQ Ribs & Mac ‘n’ Cheese Bites

Allergens

Dairy, Gluten

Ingredients

• 4 lbs pork spareribs
• 1 lb macaroni pasta
• 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup breadcrumbs
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste Sauce Ingredients:
• 1 cup ketchup
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp ground cayenne pepper (optional)

Instructions

1. Prepare the BBQ sauce by whisking together all sauce ingredients in a medium bowl. Set aside.
2. Preheat the grill to medium high heat. Season ribs with salt and pepper, then grill for 3 minutes per side.
3. Lower the heat to medium, baste the ribs with BBQ sauce, and continue grilling until tender and the internal temperature reaches 190°F (88°C), basting occasionally with more sauce. Remove from the grill and let rest for 5 minutes.
4. Cook macaroni according to package instructions, then toss with 2 cups of cheddar cheese, salt, and pepper.
5. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a muffin tin, stuff each cup with the mac 'n' cheese mixture, top with remaining cheese, and sprinkle breadcrumbs over the top. Drizzle with olive oil.
6. Bake for 20 25 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
7. Slice the ribs into portions, serve alongside the baked mac 'n' cheese bites, and enjoy your homemade street food festival.

Chef’s Insight

To infuse more flavor into your ribs, consider using a dry rub before grilling.

Notes

Adjust the level of spiciness to your preference by adding or reducing cayenne pepper.