Ribs Dry-rubbed Baby Back Pork Ribs With Chipotle Prickly Pear Barbecue Sauce Recipe
Make Ribs Dry-rubbed Baby Back Pork Ribs With Chipotle Prickly Pear Barbecue Sauce Recipe in just 5h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Ribs
Dry Rub
Chipotle Prickly Pear Barbecue Sauce
Method
Ribs
- 1
Prepare the ribs
Remove the thin membrane from the bone side of the ribs by sliding a knife under the membrane and pulling it off with a paper towel.
Dry Rub
- 2
Make the dry rub
In a bowl, whisk together brown sugar, smoked paprika, kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, chipotle powder, and cayenne pepper until evenly mixed.
- 3
Season the ribs
Pat ribs dry and rub the spice blend generously on both sides, pressing into the meat. Let sit at room temperature for 15-20 minutes or refrigerate covered for 1-2 hours to meld flavors.
Chipotle Prickly Pear Barbecue Sauce
- 4
Prepare the sauce
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine prickly pear juice, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, honey, minced garlic, onion powder, chipotle peppers in adobo, adobo sauce, salt, pepper, and water. Stir to combine.
- 5
Simmer and finish sauce
Simmer 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens to a barbecue sauce consistency. If desired, whisk in a few drops of liquid smoke for a smoky note. Taste and adjust sweetness or acidity as needed.
Cooking
- 6
Prepare to cook
Preheat oven to 275°F (135°C). Optionally set up a grill for indirect cooking at 250-275°F (120-135°C).
- 7
Cook the ribs
Place ribs on a large sheet of foil with a splash of water. Wrap tightly to form a sealed packet. Bake in the preheated oven for 2.5 to 3 hours, until the meat is tender and pulls away from the bone.
- 8
- 9
Rest and serve
Remove ribs from heat and let rest for 10 minutes. Slice between bones and serve with extra sauce on the side.