Chef Neal's Baby Back Ribs with Orange-Chipotle Glaze Recipe

Name: Chef Neal's Baby Back Ribs with Orange-Chipotle Glaze
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 or 6 slabs baby back ribs, about 10 to 12 ribs per slab; Chinese five-spice powder; Kosher salt; Coarse black pepper; Orange Chipotle Glaze, recipe follows; 1 cup orange juice; 2 cups cider vinegar; 1 (7-ounce can) chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, pureed in the blender or finely chopped; 1 cup soy sauce; 8 cups sugar

Servings: persons

4 or 6 slabs baby back ribs, about 10 to 12 ribs per slab
Chinese five-spice powder
Kosher salt
Coarse black pepper
Orange Chipotle Glaze, recipe follows
1 cup orange juice
2 cups cider vinegar
1 (7-ounce can) chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, pureed in the blender or finely chopped
1 cup soy sauce
8 cups sugar

1
Preheat a home smoker to 200 degrees F.
2
Season the ribs on both sides with spices.
3
Place the ribs in the preheated home smoker, and smoke for 20 minutes.
4
Remove the ribs from the smoker and allow to cool.
5
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
6
Wrap the ribs in plastic wrap, then in foil, place on a baking sheet, and bake at 350 degrees for 1 1/2 hours.
7
Remove the ribs from the oven and allow to cool while still wrapped.
8
Prior to serving, spoon the Orange-Chipolte Glaze over the ribs, liberally coating both sides.
9
Serve 1 slab of ribs per person, and pass the Orange-Chipotle Glaze at the table.
10
In a heavy 3-gallon non-reactive stockpot, reduce the orange juice to 1/4 cup.
11
Add the remaining ingredients and cook over medium-high heat until the sugar has melted and the sauce has reduced to 4 cups and coats the back of a spoon, about 20 to 30 minutes.
12
Note: Be sure to use a large pot as specified, and also watch carefully while reducing the glaze ?
13
it has a tendency to overboil!

1637

kcal

Calories

Fat

412

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 or 6 slabs baby back ribs, about 10 to 12 ribs per slab, Chinese five-spice powder, Kosher salt, Coarse black pepper, and more.

Yes, Chef Neal's Baby Back Ribs with Orange-Chipotle Glaze 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.

Chef Neal's Baby Back Ribs with Orange-Chipotle Glaze

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