Ginger Beer Chicken & Ribs
Indulge in a delicious twist with our ginger beer chicken & ribs! Marinated in ground ginger and allspice, these tender meats are slow-cooked in Franklin & Sons Brewed Ginger Beer for rich flavour.
The heat of our full-bodied Franklin & Sons Brewed Ginger Beer enhances the spices, soy sauce and sweet honey, bringing to life the chicken and the ribs.
Glazed with a sticky, home-made sauce and finished on the barbecue, they’re perfect for family gatherings or a summer cookout. Serve with lime wedges for that extra zing!
Prep Time: 1 hour (plus marinating)
Cook Time: 3 hours
Ingredients
- Serves 4
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For the Meat:
- 500g chicken thighs and drumsticks, bone-in, skin-on
- 500g pork ribs (whole rack)
- 5g ground allspice
- 2g star anise
- 500ml Franklin & Sons Brewed Ginger Beer
- 50g fresh ginger, sliced
- 2.5g ground ginger
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For the Glaze:
- 250ml Franklin & Sons Brewed Ginger Beer
- 75ml lime juice
- 150ml tomato ketchup
- 21/2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
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To Serve:
- Lime wedges, for squeezing over
Method
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Marinate the Meat
In a large bowl, toss the chicken and ribs with the ground ginger and allspice until well coated. Cover and marinate in the fridge for at least 1 hour, or overnight for an even deeper flavour. -
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Slow Cook the Meat
Pre-heat your oven to 160°C (140°C fan, gas mark 3). Arrange the marinated meat in a deep roasting tin, then add the Franklin & Sons Brewed Ginger Beer, sliced ginger and star anise. Pour in enough water to just cover the meat. Cover the tin tightly with foil and cook in the oven for 2 hours and 30 minutes. -
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Make the Glaze
While the meat cooks, combine all glaze ingredients (ginger beer, lime juice, tomato ketchup, soy sauce and honey) in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the glaze is thick and sticky. You can make this up to 2 days in advance. -
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Barbecue & Serve
Remove the meat from the oven, pour away the cooking liquid, and pat the pieces dry with kitchen paper. Brush each piece generously with the glaze. -
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Grill to Perfection
Heat up the barbecue and wait for the flames to subside. Place the glazed chicken and ribs on the grill and cook for 15-20 minutes, turning occasionally and brushing with more glaze until they’re hot, charred, and sticky. If it’s not quite barbeque weather, pop the chicken and ribs back into the oven under a pre-heated grill on high heat and cook for a further 20 minutes, following the same instructions with the glaze. -
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Serve
Arrange the chicken and ribs on a serving platter and add lime wedges for an extra burst of citrus. -
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Top Tip:
Pair with a chilled Franklin & Sons Brewed Ginger Beer for a refreshing touch. Enjoy this tasty, family-friendly recipe for a relaxed meal at home!
