| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 2 hr 30 min |
| Active: | 30 min |
| Yield: | 4 to 6 servings |
| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 2 hr 30 min |
| Active: | 30 min |
| Yield: | 4 to 6 servings |
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons paprika
- 2 tablespoons kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
- 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 oranges, juiced
- 2 racks baby back ribs (pork ribs), cut into 2-rib pieces
- 1 1/2 cups diced fresh pineapple
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- Pinch kosher salt
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and diced
- 1 small red onion, diced
- 1 lime, zested and juiced
Instructions
- For the ribs: Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
- Mix together the brown sugar, paprika, salt, cayenne, pepper, garlic and orange juice in a large bowl. Add the ribs and toss until coated evenly.
- Cut an aluminum foil sheet that is 18 inches wide and 24 inches long and place on top of a baking sheet. Tip the ribs mixture onto the foil along with any extra juices from the mixing bowl. Fold the foil ends over the ribs, followed by the sides, and then seal the foil tightly to completely enclose. Bake until very tender, about 2 hours.
- For the relish: Meanwhile, add the pineapple, cilantro, honey, chili powder, salt, jalapeño, red onion and lime zest and juice to a medium bowl and mix everything together. Set aside.
- Remove the ribs from the oven and preheat the broiler.
- Carefully open the foil pack to expose the ribs. Arrange the ribs so that the meaty top sides of the ribs are upright and place them under the broiler to caramelize, about 5 minutes.
- Transfer the ribs to a platter or board, top with the cold pineapple relish and serve.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 6 servings |
| Calories | 977 |
| Total Fat | 59 g |
| Saturated Fat | 21 g |
| Carbohydrates | 45 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 39 g |
| Protein | 70 g |
| Cholesterol | 246 mg |
| Sodium | 1171 mg |
| Serving Size | 1 of 6 servings |
| Calories | 977 |
| Total Fat | 59 g |
| Saturated Fat | 21 g |
| Carbohydrates | 45 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 39 g |
| Protein | 70 g |
| Cholesterol | 246 mg |
| Sodium | 1171 mg |
Reviews
Awesome! Favorite new salsa for sure. Ate that while waiting for the ribs
With chips as she suggested all you folks that didn’t make your missing out for sure! ribs falling off the bone
With chips as she suggested all you folks that didn’t make your missing out for sure! ribs falling off the bone
I liked this recipe, but be sure to check your ribs at 90 minutes. I didn’t and also made the mistake of having my broiler on high for 5 minutes which charred my rib rack in certain places. The pineapple salsa was excellent but difficult to apply to the rib bites. I have to say Rees Spicy Dr. Pepper Ribs recipe still my family favorite rib recipe.
I have used this recipe numerous times because it’s such a good one. I have revised the rub recipe because the juice of 2 oranges made it too wet and the rub ingredients would slide off the ribs. I leave the juice out and use all the orange zest. The short 90 minute, foil pack around the meat, make it nice and tender. This rec
After 21 years finally found my favorite rib recipe. Family of 6 approved! Kids loved it! Did not add the relish tho.
Delicious ribs! I didn’t bother with the pineapple relish, and didn’t miss. These are great on their own, and great idea to cut before cooking.
This is a wonderful summer rib dish. So refreshing and delicious, I would definitely make this again for sure.
It was ok. It was a bit spicy food the kids. I didn’t add the pineapple salsa because the family doesnt like onion. we had to add bbq sauce for flavor. I think if I were to do it again, I would use beef ribs and half the cayenne. paired it with mashed potatoes and broccoli.
outstanding!
I have made this several times and it is the absolute best, every time! I make it without the relish, and use Sweet Baby Rays Barbecue Sauce to broil on top at the end. I am making it again this week for a potluck. Easy to make too!