Honey Red Pepper Glazed Back Ribs

Honey and red jalapeno jelly in the glaze and Chinese 5 spice powder in the rub provide Asian-inspired flavor to these tender grilled ribs.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 3 hr
• Total Time: 3 hr 10 mins
• Calories: 2869 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• ½ teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• vegetable oil
• 2 racks Smithfield® Extra Tender Pork Back Ribs, membrane removed
• ¼ cup Chinese 5-spice powder
• ½ cup lite soy sauce
• ¾ cup clover honey
• 3 tablespoons red jalapeno jelly

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Remove ribs from grill. Double-wrap each rack in heavy-duty aluminum foil. Return wrapped ribs to the grill and cook for 1 1/2 to 2 hours more over indirect heat, until very tender. Add more coals as needed to maintain temperature for a charcoal grill.

Step 2

Heat charcoal or gas grill for indirect cooking at 230 to 250 degrees F. Add drained wood chips, if using.

Step 3

Place the ribs, meaty side down, over a drip pan and cook for 2 hours. Add about 12 coals to a charcoal grill every 45 minutes or so to maintain the heat.

Step 4

About one hour before smoking, coat both sides of ribs with a little vegetable oil and sprinkle with Chinese 5 spice. Set aside at room temperature for 1 hour.

Step 5

Meanwhile, make the glaze. Combine all ingredients in small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes, stirring frequently.

Step 6

Remove ribs from grill and unwrap. Place ribs over direct heat on grill and brush with honey red pepper glaze. Cook for about 5 minutes until the glaze is set. Turn ribs and repeat with more glaze.