Freak'n Good Ribs

Ribs are marinated in pineapple juice and spices overnight before being slowly cooked in the oven, then thrown on the grill and slathered with barbecue sauce at the last minute. The result is a tender baby back masterpiece.

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

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon ground cloves
• 2 teaspoons ground ginger
• 1 ½ tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• ⅓ cup red wine vinegar
• 1 ½ cups brown sugar
• ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• ⅓ cup ketchup
• 1 (18 ounce) bottle barbeque sauce
• 2 pounds baby back pork ribs
• 3 cups pineapple juice
• 1 ½ tablespoons mustard powder

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat grill for medium heat.

Step 2

In a large baking dish, mix together the pineapple juice, brown sugar, mustard powder, ketchup, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, and soy sauce. Season with cloves, ginger, garlic, and cayenne pepper. Cut ribs into serving size pieces, and place into the marinade. Cover, and refrigerate, turning occasionally, for 8 hours or overnight.

Step 3

Preheat oven to 275 degrees F (80 degrees C). Cook ribs in marinade for 1 1/2 hours, turning occasionally to ensure even cooking.

Step 4

Lightly oil grate. Grill ribs for 15 to 20 minutes, basting with barbecue sauce, and turning frequently until nicely glazed.