11 recipes to take you on a pork rib world tour

From slow-smoked American barbecue and spicy honey chipotle to a baked Australian classic - pack your bibs.

Spicy gochujang ribs. Source: Murdoch Books / Mark Roper

America

1. American-style smoked ribs

2. Salt and pepper spareribs

There’s enough pork rib diversity in America alone for a dedicated tour, but this is a world tour so we’re cherry-picking a couple of US classics: a simple smoked rib, and a salt and pepper option. They'll go with just about anything - though mac and cheese makes a pretty good side dish.

Smoked American BBQ ribs by Poh Ling Yeow. Source: China Squirrel

Mexico

3. Honey chipotle ribs

Keep the North American theme going with these honey chipotle ribs and a side of mac and cheese Mexicano.

Mexican-style gets the sweet heat treatment with honey and chipotle. Source: Pati's Mexican Table

Brazil

4. Pork and black bean stew (feijoada)

Not ready to roast? This Brazilian pork and black bean stew is a family favourite in its home country and goes great with a few pao de queijo.

The classic Brazilian stew includes different cuts of pork, but mostly rib.

Spain

5. Sugarcane-glazed pork ribs with smoked and fried eggplant

Spain brings a little sweet, a little meat and some smoky fried eggplant to the party with this sugarcane-glazed pork rib recipe.

Turning ribs into a refined meal. Source: Shane Delia's Moorish Spice Journey

Australia

6. Baked pork ribs with tomato and mustard

7. Agrodolce-glazed pork ribs

Bring it home with a classic home-style tomato sauce and mustard baked rib a la Matthew Evans, or a sweet tomato-vincotto glaze that’s twice-cooked.

Matthew Evans says these are a family favourite in his house. Source: Tim Thatcher

China

8. Chengdu-style pork spare ribs

You’d be mistaken to think pork ribs are a delicacy of the west. These fiery Chengdu-style ribs include the region’s signature numbing-spicy combination.

Numbing and spicy Chengdu-style ribs take inspiration from Sichuan province.

Vietnam

9. Caramelised pork ribs

10. Pork ribs braised in young coconut juice (suon ram man)

Other options to serve over rice include these two South-East Asian stars, one sticky and sweet and the other braised in coconut water.

As is signature to Vietnamese fare, the dish is garnished with fresh herbs and chillies, which cut through any richness. Source: Ben Dearnley

Korea

11. Spicy gochujang barbecue baby back ribs

Throw health to the side and get around some Korean-meets-American barbecue with these smoked baby back ribs glazed in spicy gochujang sauce. Wrap them up in melted stringy cheese for an Insta-famous Seoul experience.

Spicy gochujang ribs. Source: Murdoch Books / Mark Roper