BBQ corn ribs
- Jess and Jo Edun
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Serves 4 as a side
Easy
Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 25 mins
plus at least 30 mins marinating
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Serve these Nigerian-inspired corn ribs as part of a barbecue spread. A street food favourite, corn is an integral part of Nigerian cuisine
Gluten-free
Vegetarian
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Nothing says ‘barbecue me up’ like these Flygerian corn ribs. Corn is a staple food in many Nigerian households, especially in rural areas. You’ll see it on every street-food corner of Lagos – it’s an integral part of the daily diet and Nigerian cuisine.
Discover more BBQ recipes like this next level BBQ chicken, sizzling spare ribs with BBQ sauce and barbecue sesame sweet potatoes. Catering for vegans? Try our pulled BBQ jackfruit or these pulled BBQ aubergine & black bean burgers.
Ingredients
Nutrition
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4 corn cobs
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4 tbsp vegetable oil
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½-1 tbsp cayenne pepper
(or to taste)
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2 tbsp smoked paprika
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1 tsp dried thyme
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1 tsp hot curry powder
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1 tbsp onion granules
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3 tbsp garlic granules
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6 tbsp honey
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50g butter
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small handful of parsley
or coriander
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Nutrition: Per serving
- kcal463
- fat25g
- saturates8g
- carbs48g
- sugars32g
- fibre10g
- protein8g
- salt0.3g
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Method
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step 1
Put a chopping board on top of a damp dishcloth to secure it. Put a tea towel on top of the board and hold a corn cob vertically upright with one hand to keep it from slipping. Slice the cob in half lengthways using a sharp knife. Lay each half cut-side down and slice in half again lengthways. Cut in half again widthways. Repeat with the remaining corn.
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step 2
Combine the vegetable oil, cayenne pepper, paprika, thyme, curry powder, onion powder, garlic powder and 4 tbsp of the honey in a large bowl. Stir well to form a smooth marinade. Taste the marinade and adjust with salt, black pepper or more cayenne for extra heat.
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step 3
Add the cut corn pieces into the bowl with the marinade. Use your hands or tongs to make sure the marinade is evenly distributed, covering all the corn ribs. Let the corn marinate for at least 30 mins, or ideally 1-2 hrs. Will keep chilled overnight.
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step 4
Heat your barbecue to medium-high. Once the coals are white hot, put the corn ribs and grill for 10-15 mins, turning occasionally, until the corn is tender and has a nice char. Alternatively, you can cook in the oven at 220C/200C fan/gas 7. Arrange the ribs on a baking tray and bake for 20-25 mins until tender.
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step 5
Meanwhile, combine the butter with the remaining honey and season. Once the corn ribs are cooked, arrange on a platter and spread over the honey butter and garnish with the herbs (either chopped or leaves picked). Serve your Nigerian-inspired corn ribs hot as a side dish or snack.
Recipe from Good Food magazine, June 2025
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