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Southern Comfort Feast: Ribs, Corn & Cornbread

Get ready to unleash the smoky magic of the Ninja Woodfire Outdoor Oven with this Southern Comfort Feast. We’re talking about succulent, fall-off-the-bone baby back ribs, charred and buttery grilled corn, and a warm, fluffy cornbread that tastes like a Southern dream. Whether you’re hosting a BBQ or just treating yourself, this recipe delivers big-time flavour with minimal fuss. Plus, the Ninja Woodfire adds a delicious wood-smoked vibe that’ll have your guests licking their fingers and begging for more.

Prep Time 1 hr
Cook Time 2 hrs
Rest Time 10 mins
Total Time 3 hrs 10 mins
Cooking Method: ,
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Cooking Temp: 120  C
Servings: 4
Estimated Cost: 20
Calories: Approximately 650 per serving
Best Season: Summer
Ingredients
    For the Baby Back Ribs:
  • 1 Rack Baby back ribs
  • 50 Grams Sweet and Glossy BBQ Rub (See below)
  • 200 Ml Sweet and Glossy BBQ Sauce (See below)
    • For the Grilled Corn on the Cob:
  • 2 Ears Corn
  • 50 Grams Butter
  • 1 Pinch Salt
    • For the Homemade Cornbread:
  • 150 Grams Cornmeal (Fine or coarse)
  • 150 Grams Plain flour
  • 50 Grams Caster sugar
  • 1 Tbsp Baking powder
  • 1/2 Tsp Salt
  • 240 Ml Milk
  • 80 Ml Vegetable oil
  • 1 Large Egg
    • Sweet and Glossy BBQ Rub:
  • 25 Grams Brown sugar
  • 25 Grams Smoked paprika
  • 1/2 Tbsp Black pepper
  • 1/2 Tbsp Salt
  • 1/2 Tbsp Chilli powder
  • 1/2 Tbsp Onion powder
  • 1/2 Tbsp Garlic powder
  • 1/2 Tsp Cayenne pepper
    • Sweet and Glossy BBQ Sauce:
  • 240 Grams Ketchup
  • 60 Ml Apple cider vinegar
  • 50 Grams Brown sugar
  • 30 Grams Honey
  • 1/2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 Tbsp Lemon juice
  • 1/2 Tbsp Soy sauce
  • 1/2 Tsp Onion powder
  • 1/2 Tsp Garlic powder
  • 1/4 Tsp Black pepper
Instructions
  1. 1
    Pre-Step 1: Prepare the BBQ Rub

    Mix all rub ingredients in a bowl. Set aside.

  2. 2
    Pre-Step 2: Make the BBQ Sauce
    • Combine all sauce ingredients in a saucepan over medium heat.
    • Stir until the sugar dissolves. Simmer for 10-15 minutes.
    • Remove from heat and let cool. The sauce thickens as it cools.
  3. 3
    Step 1: Smoke the Ribs
    • Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs for tender results.
    • Generously apply the BBQ rub to both sides of the ribs.
    • Preheat the Ninja Woodfire Oven to 120°C using the Smoke function.
    • Smoke the ribs for 1 hour 30 minutes using cherry pellets for a fruity, smoky aroma.
  4. 4
    Step 2: Prep the Corn
    • Shuck the corn and remove silk.
    • Spread butter over each ear and sprinkle with salt.
    • Wrap each ear in foil.
  5. 5
    Step 3: Prepare Cornbread Batter
    • Mix cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in one bowl.
    • Whisk milk, oil, and egg in another.
    • Gradually combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed.
  6. 6
    Step 4: Final Cook
    • After smoking, remove ribs and increase oven temp to 200°C.
    • Brush ribs with butter and BBQ sauce, wrap tightly in foil, and bake for 30 minutes until internal temp reaches 88-93°C.
    • Add cornbread batter to a greased dish and place in the oven alongside the foil-wrapped corn for the last 20 minutes.
    • Finish ribs with a final coat of BBQ sauce and cook uncovered for 1 minute to caramelize.
  7. 7
    Step 5: Rest and Serve
    • Let ribs rest for a few minutes, then slice.
    • Serve with grilled corn and warm cornbread slices.
Note

Pellet Choice: Cherry pellets give a sweet, subtle smoke—experiment with hickory or applewood for a different profile.

Pro Tip: If short on time, cornbread can be prepped earlier and warmed up during the final cooking phase.

Keywords: Ninja Woodfire recipes, baby back ribs, grilled corn, cornbread, Southern BBQ, smoked ribs, BBQ dinner ideas

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Thank you for trying out this recipe! I hope it brings joy and flavour to your table. For more delicious recipes and BBQ tips, visit Smoke & Sear. Happy grilling! Cheers, Lee.