Smoked Back Ribs With Roasted Tomato, Honey And Chi

Name: Smoked Back Ribs With Roasted Tomato, Honey And Chipotle Glaze
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons pureed chipotle chiles in adobo sauce; 3 tablespoons kosher salt; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 3 racks of Smithfield Extra Tender Fresh Pork Back Ribs (membrane removed if desired); 1 handful hickory or applewood chips for smoking, soaked in water and drained (optional); apple juice in spray bottle; 1 14.5-oz can fire-roasted diced tomatoes; 1 cup diced onion; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/4 cup tomato paste; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 teaspoon chile powder; 1/4 cup honey; 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons pureed chipotle chiles in adobo sauce
3 tablespoons kosher salt
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 racks of Smithfield Extra Tender Fresh Pork Back Ribs (membrane removed if desired)
1 handful hickory or applewood chips for smoking, soaked in water and drained (optional)
apple juice in spray bottle
1 14.5-oz can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
1 cup diced onion
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup tomato paste
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon chile powder
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar

1
About one hour before smoking, make the dry rub. Combine all ingredients in small bowl; mix well. Pat ribs dry with paper towels; generously coat both sides of ribs with rub. Set aside at room temperature for 1 hour.
2
Heat charcoal grill for indirect cooking at 250u00b0F to 275u00b0F. Add drained wood chips, if using.
3
Place the ribs, meaty side down, over a drip pan and cook for 2 hours spraying both sides of ribs with apple juice every 30 minutes. Add about 12 coals to the grill every 45 minutes or so to maintain the heat.
4
Meanwhile, make Roasted Tomato, Honey, and Chipotle Glaze. Saute tomatoes, onion and garlic in olive oil over medium-high heat for 2 minutes. Stir in tomato paste; cook 2 minutes. Add remaining ingredients; cook 15 minutes until onions are tender; let cool. Carefully pour glaze into blender and pulse until smooth. Add water to thin if needed.
5
Remove ribs from grill; brush both sides of ribs with glaze. 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.
6
Remove ribs from grill and unwrap. Place ribs over indirect heat on grill and brush with more glaze. Cook for about 5 minutes until the glaze is set. Turn ribs and repeat with more glaze.

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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 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons pureed chipotle chiles in adobo sauce, 3 tablespoons kosher salt, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 tablespoon chili powder, and more.

Yes, Smoked Back Ribs With Roasted Tomato, Honey And Chipotle Glaze 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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Smoked Back Ribs With Roasted Tomato, Honey And Chipotle Glaze

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