Lamb ribs with miso, treacle and dark ale

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 180C fan-forced or 200C conventional.

2. Add the ribs to a large ovenproof dish with the chilli, miso and one tablespoon of salt and toss through. Drizzle over the treacle and pour over the vinegar and beer. Cover with baking paper and foil and seal well. Place in the oven for one hour.

3. Uncover the ribs, skim the fat off if desired, and cook for a further 30 minutes until dark and crispy but still with some juices left in the tray. You can colour them up further by turning on the oven grill for a few minutes, but just watch carefully to make sure they don't burn.

No need to marinate: Flavours will cook down and meld in the oven. Photo: Bonnie Savage

4. Meanwhile, add the daikon to a medium bowl, sprinkle over the sugar and half a tablespoon of salt and toss through. Set aside for 30 minutes.

5. Drain the liquid off the daikon and toss with the mint and a splash of cider vinegar.

6. Arrange the ribs on a serving platter, scatter over the daikon and radishes and serve.

Want more? To serve this as a main course, just increase the quantities to allow six to eight ribs per person and accompany with steamed rice.