Jul 09 2026
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Ribs Dry-rubbed Baby Back Pork Ribs With Chipotle Prickly Pear Barbecue Sauce 29/49 Recipe

Inspired by Kingfisher Bar & Grill
Time3h 10m
Serves6

Make Ribs Dry-rubbed Baby Back Pork Ribs With Chipotle Prickly Pear Barbecue Sauce 29/49 Recipe in just 3h 10m. 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

PREP AND DRY RUB

  1. 1

    Pat ribs and prep

    Remove the thin silver skin from the back of the ribs. Pat dry with paper towels.

  2. 2

    Mix dry rub

    In a bowl, whisk together light brown sugar, paprika, kosher salt, black pepper, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, ground cumin, and cayenne pepper.

  3. 3

    Apply rub

    Lightly brush the ribs with olive oil, then rub the dry mixture evenly over both sides of the ribs. Wrap and refrigerate 30 minutes to 2 hours, or rest at room temperature 15-30 minutes before cooking.

SAUCE PREP

  1. 4

    Make chipotle prickly pear barbecue sauce

    In a medium saucepan, combine prickly pear juice, ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire, and lime juice. Bring to a simmer.

  2. 5

    Season and finish sauce

    Stir in minced chipotle peppers in adobo sauce. Add garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Simmer gently 12-18 minutes until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally.

COOKING

  1. 6

    Bake the ribs

    Preheat oven to 275°F (135°C). Place ribs bone-side down on a rack inside a sheet pan. Cover tightly with foil and bake 2-2.5 hours, until meat is tender and pulling away from the bone.

  2. 7

    Glaze with sauce

    Carefully remove foil. Brush ribs generously with the barbecue sauce. Return to oven uncovered for 5-10 minutes, or until the sauce is glossy and caramelized.

  3. 8

    Optional grill finish

    Alternatively, finish on a hot grill or under a broiler 2-4 minutes per side to add char and depth.

  4. 9

    Rest and serve

    Let the ribs rest 5-10 minutes. Slice between the bones and serve with extra sauce on the side.

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