Spiced Pork Ribs with Guava Glaze and Orange-Habane

Name: Spiced Pork Ribs with Guava Glaze and Orange-Habanero Mojo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons ground cumin; 4 tablespoons ancho chile powder; 3 tablespoons kosher salt; 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper; 2 racks pork ribs, 12 ribs each, excess fat trimmed; Canola oil; Steaming Liquid, recipe follows; Guava Glaze, recipe follows; Orange-Habanero Mojo, recipe follows; 1 cup soy sauce, plus more if needed; 4 cups water, plus more if needed; 3 -inch piece fresh ginger, thinly sliced; 2 cups guava jelly; 1/4 cup Dijon mustard; 1/2 cup fresh orange juice; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons canola oil; 1 small red onion, finely chopped; 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 1/2 cup fresh lime juice; 2 cups freshly squeezed orange juice; 1 teaspoon orange zest; 1 teaspoon lime zest; 1/2 habanero chile; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 4 sprigs cilantro, leaves chopped; 1 teaspoon ground cumin

Servings: persons

4 tablespoons ground cumin
4 tablespoons ancho chile powder
3 tablespoons kosher salt
1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
2 racks pork ribs, 12 ribs each, excess fat trimmed
Canola oil
Steaming Liquid, recipe follows
Guava Glaze, recipe follows
Orange-Habanero Mojo, recipe follows
1 cup soy sauce, plus more if needed
4 cups water, plus more if needed
3 -inch piece fresh ginger, thinly sliced
2 cups guava jelly
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 small red onion, finely chopped
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/2 cup fresh lime juice
2 cups freshly squeezed orange juice
1 teaspoon orange zest
1 teaspoon lime zest
1/2 habanero chile
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 sprigs cilantro, leaves chopped
1 teaspoon ground cumin

1
Mix together the cumin, ancho, salt and pepper in a small bowl.
2
Heat grill to medium.
3
Rub each rack with a few tablespoons of the spice mixture.
4
Drizzle with oil and grill until golden brown and a crust as formed, about 10 minutes.
5
Remove the ribs to a platter.
6
Using side towels, lift the grate off the grill and place the roasting pan with the Steaming Liquid mixture on top of the coals or heat source.
7
Return the grate to the grill.
8
Return the ribs to the grill, rub side up, brush with some of the Guava Glaze, close the lid and continue grilling the pork, brushing with the guava glaze every 10 minutes until tender, about 1 1/2 hours.
9
(If the steaming liquid evaporates before ribs are tender, add more soy and water to the pan) Remove ribs from the grill to a cutting board, brush with more of the glaze and let rest for 10 minutes.
10
Cut the ribs, place on a platter and drizzle with the Orange-Habanero Mojo.
11
Combine all ingredients in a heavy duty roasting pan.
12
Whisk the guava jelly, Dijon mustard and orange juice together in a medium bowl and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
13
Heat oil in a pan on the side burner of the grill or on the grates.
14
Add onion and garlic and cook until soft.
15
Stir in lime juice, orange juice, zests and habanero, and bring to a boil.
16
Cook until reduced by half, remove habanero and season with salt and pepper.
17
Stir in the cilantro and cumin.

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 27 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 tablespoons ground cumin, 4 tablespoons ancho chile powder, 3 tablespoons kosher salt, 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper, and more.

Yes, Spiced Pork Ribs with Guava Glaze and Orange-Habanero Mojo 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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Spiced Pork Ribs with Guava Glaze and Orange-Habanero Mojo

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