Sweet and Spicy Beef Short Ribs with Polenta

Spicy Rub

• 1800 g beef short ribs, bone in (8-10 cm)
• 2 tbsp dark brown sugar
• 2 tbsp chilli powder
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 1 tsp black peppercorns
• 1 ½ tsp onion powder
• ½ tsp granulated garlic
• ½ tsp dried thyme
• ½ tsp cumin seeds
• ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
• 2 whole cloves

Sweet barbecue sauce

• 1 red onion, cut into quarters
• 1 garlic clove
• 210 g tomato sauce
• 120 g dark brown sugar
• 60 g pineapple juice (see Tips)
• 60 g honey
• 1 tsp paprika
• ½ tsp sea salt
• ½ tsp ground black pepper
• ¼ tsp ground cayenne pepper
• 1 ½ tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 ½ tsp Dijon mustard
• 1200 g water

Polenta

• 150 g Gouda cheese, cubed (3 cm pieces)
• 2 garlic cloves
• 20 g unsalted butter
• 900 g water
• 130 g polenta
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 70 g unsalted butter, cut into pieces
• spring onions/shallots, julienned, to garnish