Half Order of Ribs recipe served on a plate, by Pekin the Chef
Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsChili's Grill & BarHalf Order Of Ribs Recipe

Half Order Of Ribs Recipe

Time5h
Serves2

A half order of Baby Back Ribs slow-cooked and smoked in-house in your choice of flavor. Served with fries & white cheddar mac & cheese.

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Ingredients

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Ribs

White Cheddar Mac & Cheese

Method

Preparing the Ribs

  1. 1

    Season the Ribs

    In a bowl, mix together salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. Rub this spice mixture all over the baby back ribs.

  2. 2

    Slow Cook the Ribs

    Place the seasoned ribs in a slow cooker. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or until the meat is tender and pulls away from the bone easily.

  3. 3

    Smoke the Ribs

    Preheat your smoker to 225°F (107°C). Once the ribs are tender, transfer them to the smoker and brush with BBQ sauce. Smoke for an additional 1-2 hours.

Preparing the Fries

  1. 4

    Cook the Fries

    Prepare the frozen French fries according to package instructions. Sprinkle with salt once cooked.

Making White Cheddar Mac & Cheese

  1. 5

    Cook the Pasta

    In a pot of salted boiling water, cook elbow macaroni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

  2. 6

    Make the Cheese Sauce

    In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook for about 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk, cooking until thickened. Stir in white cheddar cheese until melted. Season with salt and black pepper.

  3. 7

    Combine

    Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and stir until well coated.

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