We spoke to experts in barbecue sauce to get their opinions on the common pitfalls and missteps people make when cooking it ...

Buy according to how you plan to use the sauce. A tomato-based barbecue sauce is a good all-purpose sauce, vinegar-based sauces are ideal for marinating meat, and those with a mustard base are ...

You could finish the ribs off on a barbecue instead of the oven if you prefer. Place the ribs in a large, wide saucepan. Cover with water and add the onion, garlic, fennel seeds and star anise.