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Ingredients
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Ribs
Dirty Rice
Method
Prepare the Ribs
- 1
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
- 2
Prepare the Spice Rub
In a bowl, mix together the chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper to create a spicy rub.
- 3
Coat the Ribs
Pat the pork ribs dry with paper towels. Rub the spice mixture generously over the ribs, making sure to cover all sides.
- 4
Bake the Ribs
Place the coated ribs on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil. Cover with another piece of foil and bake for 2.5 to 3 hours, until tender.
Prepare the Dirty Rice
- 5
Cook the Rice
In a medium saucepan, bring the chicken broth to a boil. Add the long grain rice and bay leaf, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 18-20 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
- 6
Sauté the Vegetables and Meat
In a large skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef and cook until browned. Drain any excess fat. Add the diced green bell pepper, onion, celery, and minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
- 7
Combine the Rice
Once the rice is cooked, add it to the skillet with the meat and vegetables. Stir in the Cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Mix well and cook for an additional 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to combine.
Finishing Touches
- 8
Glaze the Ribs
Once the ribs are tender, remove them from the oven. Brush with additional adobo sauce if desired and return to the oven uncovered for an additional 15-20 minutes to caramelize.
- 9
Serve
Slice the ribs and serve them over a generous portion of dirty rice. Enjoy your Chipotle Ribs!