How to make the perfect barbecued ribs and the common mistakes to avoid

Bedecked with a sweet and sticky sauce, lightly charred and with meat falling off the bone, there is nothing more welcome than the sight of a plate of ribs at a summer barbecue

Neven Maguire's slow cooked ribs are sweet, sticky and delicious

Slow cooking is key

Rib aficionados know that the most successful ribs are subject to a thorough immersion in liquid for a long slow cook before they hit the grill. This does two things: tenderises the meat, and infuses it with the flavour of whatever aromatics you add to the cooking liquid.