Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsThe Original Roy's in Hawaii KaiKiawe Smoked Szechuan Baby Back Pork Ribs Recipe

Kiawe Smoked Szechuan Baby Back Pork Ribs Recipe

Time4h
Serves4

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Ingredients

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Ribs

Smoke

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepping the Ribs

    Preheat your smoker to 225°F (107°C). Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs and rub the salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and crushed Szechuan peppercorns all over the ribs.

Smoking

  1. 2

    Smoking the Ribs

    Place Kiawe wood chips in the smoker. Once the smoker is ready, place the seasoned ribs bone side down on the grates. Smoke for 3 hours, maintaining a steady temperature.

Sauce

  1. 3

    Preparing the Sauce

    While the ribs are smoking, combine honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, chili paste, and sesame oil in a saucepan. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10-15 minutes until slightly thickened.

Finishing

  1. 4

    Glazing and Finishing

    After 3 hours, brush the ribs with the sauce, then wrap them in aluminum foil and return to the smoker for an additional 1.5 hours. Unwrap and apply more sauce, then smoke for another 30 minutes.

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