Caribbean Riblets Recipe

Name: Caribbean Riblets
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar; 1 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed; 1 teaspoon ground allspice; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon garlic powder; ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper; ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg; ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves; 3 lbs meaty pork back ribs, cut into 1-to-2-rib portions; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 onions, chopped; 2 medium fresh mango, seeded, peeled, and chopped; ⅔ cup lime juice; ½ cup honey; ¼ cup rum; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 teaspoons dry mustard; 1 teaspoon jamaican jerk seasoning

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
3 lbs meaty pork back ribs, cut into 1-to-2-rib portions
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 onions, chopped
2 medium fresh mango, seeded, peeled, and chopped
⅔ cup lime juice
½ cup honey
¼ cup rum
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons dry mustard
1 teaspoon jamaican jerk seasoning

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. For rub: In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, thyme, allspice, black pepper, salt, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, nutmeg, and cloves.
2
Place ribs in a very large bowl.
3
Add spice mixture; toss to coat ribs evenly.
4
Place the ribs, bone side down, in a large shallow roasting pan.
5
Bake, covered, for one hour.
6
Carefully drain off fat.
7
Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, heat oil over medium heat.
8
Cook onions in hot oil for 4 minutes or until onion is tender.
9
Stir in mangoes; cook and stir for 2 minutes more.
10
Stir in lime juice, honey, rum, soy sauce, mustard, and jerk seasoning.
11
Bring to boiling; reduce heat.
12
Simmer about 20 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally.
13
Remove ribs from oven.
14
Spoon some of the mango mixture over ribs.
15
Bake, uncovered, for 30 minutes more or until ribs are tender.
16
Pass remaining mango mixture with ribs.
17
Test Kitchen Tip: For appetizer side portions, have your butcher saw the ribs in half crosswise across the bone.

1059

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* 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

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed, 1 teaspoon ground allspice, 1 teaspoon ground black pepper, and more.

Yes, Caribbean Riblets falls under the Meat & Poultry 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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Caribbean Riblets

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