For the dry cured ribs, stir together all of the dry ingredients and rub them all into the rib of beef. Place the beef ... whisk together the remaining BBQ glaze ingredients.
They will start to smoke and char easily. Continue to cook, turning regularly for 5-6 minutes, or until they are cooked through, the fat has rendered, and the meat is a deep golden-brown.
For the ribs, preheat the oven to 170C/325F/Gas 3. Heat the oil in a large roasting tray over a medium to high heat. Add the beef ribs and fry, turning regularly, until browned on all sides.
Peter Gordon shares his recipe for beef ribs as served on Air New Zealand business class flights. Ask your butcher for boneless beef short ribs, or cook on the bone and remove once cooked.