Honey Red Pepper Glazed Back Ribs Recipe

Name: Honey Red Pepper Glazed Back Ribs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 racks Smithfield(R) Extra Tender Pork Back Ribs, membrane removed; Vegetable oil; 1/4 cup Chinese 5-spice powder; Handful hickory or apple wood chips for smoking, soaked in water and drained (optional); Glaze:; 1/2 cup lite soy sauce; 3/4 cup clover honey; 3 tablespoons red jalapeno jelly; 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic

Servings: persons

2 racks Smithfield(R) Extra Tender Pork Back Ribs, membrane removed
Vegetable oil
1/4 cup Chinese 5-spice powder
Handful hickory or apple wood chips for smoking, soaked in water and drained (optional)
Glaze:
1/2 cup lite soy sauce
3/4 cup clover honey
3 tablespoons red jalapeno jelly
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic

1
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.
2
Heat charcoal or gas grill for indirect cooking at 230 to 250 degrees F. Add drained wood chips, if using.
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.
4
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.
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.
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.

276

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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.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 racks Smithfield(R) Extra Tender Pork Back Ribs, membrane removed, Vegetable oil, 1/4 cup Chinese 5-spice powder, Handful hickory or apple wood chips for smoking, soaked in water and drained (optional), and more.

Yes, Honey Red Pepper Glazed Back Ribs 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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Honey Red Pepper Glazed Back Ribs

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