Spicy Pork Ribs with Tangy Slaw Recipe

Name: Spicy Pork Ribs with Tangy Slaw
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 racks baby back ribs; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1 tablespoon paprika; 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 (12-ounce) bottle light beer (recommended: Miller MGD 64); 1 lemon, zested; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 2 Roma tomatoes, chopped; 1 red bell pepper, sliced; 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced; 1/2 yellow onion, sliced; 2 cloves garlic, chopped; 2 limes, juiced; 2 avocados, diced; 1 cabbage head, shaved; 1 cucumber, seeded and shaved; 1 fennel bulb, shaved; 1 jalapeno, diced; 1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped; 1/2 red onion, shaved; Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

6 racks baby back ribs
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon paprika
2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 (12-ounce) bottle light beer (recommended: Miller MGD 64)
1 lemon, zested
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 Roma tomatoes, chopped
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
1/2 yellow onion, sliced
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 limes, juiced
2 avocados, diced
1 cabbage head, shaved
1 cucumber, seeded and shaved
1 fennel bulb, shaved
1 jalapeno, diced
1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
1/2 red onion, shaved
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

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For the ribs: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
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Place the ribs in a deep pan and rub with the cumin paprika, red pepper flakes, 2 teaspoons salt and 2 teaspoons black pepper.
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Let sit 30 minutes.
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In the meantime, whisk together the beer, lemon zest and tomato paste.
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Pour over the ribs.
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Scatter the ribs with the tomatoes, bell peppers, onions and garlic.
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Cover tightly with foil and bake 3 hours.
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While the ribs are cooking, make the slaw: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the lime juice and avocado until the avocado is just broken up.
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Add the cabbage, cucumber, fennel, jalapeno, cilantro and onions and season well with salt and pepper.
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Cover and refrigerate.
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To prepare: Preheat a grill to medium-high heat.
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Remove the ribs from the oven and finish on the grill until the outside is crisp, 15 to 20 minutes.
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Serve the ribs with the slaw on the side.
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This recipe was created by a contestant during a cooking competition.
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The Food Network Kitchens have not tested it for home use, therefore, we cannot make any representation as to the results.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 racks baby back ribs, 1 tablespoon ground cumin, 1 tablespoon paprika, 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes, and more.

Yes, Spicy Pork Ribs with Tangy Slaw falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Spicy Pork Ribs with Tangy Slaw

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