Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsRoy's WaikikiKiawe Smoked Szechuan Baby Back Pork Ribs Recipe

Kiawe Smoked Szechuan Baby Back Pork Ribs Recipe

Inspired by Roy's Waikiki
Time4h 30m
Serves4

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Ingredients

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Ingredients

Method

Directions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Ribs

    Remove the membrane from the back of the pork ribs and pat dry with paper towels.

  2. 2

    Make the Marinade

    In a bowl, mix together brown sugar, soy sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, ground black pepper, salt, honey, and red chili flakes.

  3. 3

    Marinate the Ribs

    Rub the marinade all over the ribs, ensuring they are well coated. Cover and let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.

  4. 4

    Prepare the Smoker

    Soak the Kiawe wood chips in water for 30 minutes, then drain. Prepare your smoker according to its instructions and add the wood chips.

  5. 5

    Smoke the Ribs

    Place the marinated ribs in the smoker and smoke for about 4 hours at 225°F (107°C), adding wood chips as needed.

  6. 6

    Add Szechuan Spice

    In the last hour of smoking, sprinkle crushed Szechuan peppercorns over the ribs for extra flavor.

  7. 7

    Rest and Serve

    Once done, remove ribs from the smoker, let them rest for 15 minutes, then slice and serve.

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