Freak'n Good Ribs

This pineapple marinade for ribs works overnight to tenderize and flavor the pork meat before it is baked in the oven and grilled with BBQ sauce.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 45 mins
• Total Time: 2 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 1027 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons ground ginger
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 (18 ounce) bottle barbeque sauce
• 2 pounds baby back pork ribs
• 3 cups pineapple juice
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1.5 cups brown sugar
• 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1.5 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 0.33333334326744 cup ketchup
• 0.33333334326744 cup red wine vinegar
• 1.5 tablespoons mustard powder

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.

Step 2

Mix together pineapple juice, brown sugar, mustard powder, ketchup, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, and soy sauce in a large baking dish. Season with cloves, ginger, garlic, and cayenne pepper; mix until marinade is well combined.

Step 3

Cut ribs into serving-size pieces; place into marinade to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours to overnight, turning ribs occasionally.

Step 4

Preheat the oven to 275 degrees F (80 degrees C).

Step 5

Cook ribs in marinade in the preheated oven until tender, about 1 hour 30 minutes; turn ribs occasionally to ensure even cooking.

Step 6

Cook ribs on the preheated grill, basting with barbecue sauce and turning frequently, until nicely glazed, 15 to 20 minutes.