Make deliciously juicy and flavourful ribs with this classic combination of spices. The full-bodied, aromatic, slightly smokey and sweet blend also goes well with pork chops and belly meat.

• Use as a rub, as a base for marinades or for seasoning at the table.

Our tips:

• Always remove the silver skin from the spare ribs first, then apply the rub to let the flavours develop to their best advantage
• Always marinate the ribs dry if you're smoking them, since oil is a barrier to smoke.