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If you can’t find Scotch bonnets, use other types of red chilli. You may need to increase the quantity to match the spiciness.

BBQ CREOLE RIBS

PREP TIME 1 HOUR COOK TIME 2 HOURS SERVES 2 INGREDIENTS

● 2 racks of ribs For the BBQ Creole rub ● 1 tbsp garlic powder ● 1 tbsp onion salt ● 1 tbsp cayenne pepper ● 1 tbsp dried oregano ● 1 tbsp smoked paprika ● 1 tbsp dried thyme METHOD

1 Wash the ribs clean and pat them dry. Mix the spices together in a bowl and slowly start to rub them on top of the ribs. The bottom part of the ribs don’t need seasoning. 2 Cover the ribs with clingfilm and leave them to marinate for an hour. Once the BBQ coals have turned a uniform, ashy colour, place the ribs a good 5-6 inches above the coals – any closer and they will burn – and cover with a lid. 3 Leave the BBQ ribs to cook for 2 hours. Carefully remove the lid then serve the sticky ribs. 4 If the weather turns, you can cook the ribs in an oven preheated to 200°C/Fan 180°C/ Gas Mark 6. Cover the ribs with tin foil and cook for 2 hours. PREP TIME 20 MINS, PLUS MARINATING COOK TIME 30-40 MINS SERVES 6-8 INGREDIENTS

● 5 spring onions ● 1 onion ● 2 garlic cloves ● 1 Scotch bonnet chilli for a mild taste, 2 for a spicier taste ● 1 tsp grated ginger ● 1 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped ● 1 tbsp brown sugar ● 2 tsp ground allspice ● 1 tsp nutmeg ● 1 tsp cinnamon ● 2 tsp salt ● ½ tsp black pepper ● 100ml orange juice ● 75ml soy sauce ● 60ml vinegar ● 2 tbsp vegetable oil ● 1kg chicken wings or thighs METHOD

1 Roughly chop the spring onions, onion and garlic. 2 Next, chop the Scotch bonnets. Make sure you wear protective gloves or use a plastic bag to keep the spice off your hands. If you prefer a milder taste, discard the seeds. 3 Add the ginger, thyme, brown sugar, allspice, nutmeg, cinnamon, salt, pepper, orange juice, soy sauce, vinegar and oil to a blender or food processor. Whizz until the marinade has formed a smooth consistency. 4 Place the chicken wings in a glass dish. Cover the chicken with the marinade and leave in the fridge for at least 3 hours so the flavours really get to work. 5 Place the marinated chicken wings on a preheated BBQ and leave to cook for 30-40 minutes, making sure the meat is thoroughly cooked.

COOK’S TIP: Turtle Bay recommends leaving the chicken to marinate for 24 hours or overnight in the fridge for full flavour impact.