Baked Chili Ribs Recipe

Name: Baked Chili Ribs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: CHILI SAUCE; 3 -4 tablespoons olive oil; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic; 1 1/2 cups water; 1 cup ketchup; 2/3 cup light brown sugar; 2/3 cup cider vinegar; 1/4 cup light molasses; 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 2 tablespoons instant coffee granules; 3 teaspoons prepared mustard; 3 teaspoons chili powder; 1 pinch cinnamon; 1/4 - 1/2 cup cayenne pepper; salt; RIBS; 8 -9 lbs pork back ribs (5-6 racks); 1/2 cup cider vinegar; 1 tablespoon liquid smoke flavoring; 6 tablespoons chili powder; 3 tablespoons cumin; 2 tablespoons onion powder; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; black pepper

Servings: persons

CHILI SAUCE
3 -4 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic
1 1/2 cups water
1 cup ketchup
2/3 cup light brown sugar
2/3 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup light molasses
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons instant coffee granules
3 teaspoons prepared mustard
3 teaspoons chili powder
1 pinch cinnamon
1/4 - 1/2 cup cayenne pepper
salt
RIBS
8 -9 lbs pork back ribs (5-6 racks)
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1 tablespoon liquid smoke flavoring
6 tablespoons chili powder
3 tablespoons cumin
2 tablespoons onion powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
black pepper

1
A day in advance, prepare the sauce.
2
heat oil in a large heavy saucepan over medium heat.
3
Add in the onion and garlic; saute for about 5 minutes.
4
Add in all remaining sauce ingredients; bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for about 30-35 minutes.
5
Cool to room temperature, cover and refrigerate overnight.
6
Also a day in advance, prepare the ribs.
7
Make slits in the underside (white part) of the ribs and place in a large roasting pan.
8
In a small cup mix the liquid smoke and cider vinegar, brush over the ribs and refrigerate for 2 hours.
9
After 2 hours, mix together the remaining seasonings and rub on all sides of the ribs; cover and refrigerate for 24 hours.
10
To cook the ribs, set oven to 300 degrees.
11
Season all sides of the ribs with salt and pepper, then arrange ribs (meat-side) up in a single layer on two baking sheets.
12
Roast for about 3 hours, covering loosely with foil if the ribs are browning too much.
13
After about 1-1/2 hours of roasting time change the position of the baking sheets, moving the bottom one up and the top one down.
14
When the roasting time is almost finished, brush both sides of the ribs using the prepared sauce (leave some sauce to serve at the table) place back in the oven and roast for about 25 minutes more.
15
Remove and cover loosely with foil and let stand for about 20 minutes.
16
Cut the ribs between the bones and serve with remaining sauce.

1496

kcal

Calories

106

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 25 ingredients. The key ingredients include: CHILI SAUCE, 3 -4 tablespoons olive oil, 1 medium onion, finely chopped, 2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic, and more.

Yes, Baked Chili Ribs falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Baked Chili Ribs

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Variations & substitutions

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