Jalapeno Jerk Baby Back Ribs with Pineapple Barbecue Sauce
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This great recipe is originally by Steven Raichlen and his website, Barbecue U. This recipe has been slightly adapted from the original recipe.

My son-in-law, Ben Weller, smoked these delicious pork ribs for our family gathering. With ribs, the longer you cook them, the more tender they get as the connective tissues break down. The challenge is to keep them moist throughout the cooking process.

Jalapeno Jerk Baby Back Ribs

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 Jalapeno Jerk Baby Back Ribs with Pineapple Barbecue Sauce Recipe

Recipe Type: Pork, Chile Peppers, Pineapple, Baby Back Ribs, Barbecue
 Yields: serves many
Prep time: 40 min
Smoking time: 4 hr
 

Ingredients:

6 racks pork ribs (4 to 5 pound racks pork baby back ribs or 6 to 8 pounds pork spareribs)
Dry Rub (see recipe below) or your favorite BBQ Sauce
Pineapple Glaze (see recipe below)
Jalapeno Pineapple Barbecue Sauce (see recipe below)


Preparation:

Preheat your smoker to 200 to 225 degrees F. Pork ribs can be smoked with about any kind of smoking wood, but hickory and oak are the most popular.

Prepare Dry Rub or use your favorite.

Prepare Pineapple Glaze.

Prepare Jalapeno Pineapple Barbecue Sauce.

Rinse the ribs in cold water and pat dry. Remove the membrane the thin, papery skin from the back of each rack of ribs) from the back as the membrane blocks the uptake of smoke and creates a barrier to your seasonings. To remove the membrane, lay the ribs on a flat surface meat side down. Take a sharp knife and begin peeling the membrane from one corner near the bone. NOTE: People have different opinions regarding removing the membrane or leaving it on. Trim and discard any excess fat, but don't get too carried away with the trimming as the fat gives flavor. Rinse the ribs again and pat dry.

Rub ribs thoroughly on all sides with the Dry Rub. NOTE: Be sure to get hands in there and actually rub those ribs. Wrap the ribs in plastic wrap and place in refrigerator overnight to let the rub soak into the meat. This will give the rub plenty of time to work. Remove the ribs from the refrigerator about 1 hours before cooking.

Like traditional Barbecue, pork ribs should be cooked low and slow. For maximum flavor you will need to keep a temperature about 200 to 225 degrees F. Figure 1 hour of smoking per pound of ribs. One (1) full rack of ribs can be smoked in about 4 hours.

The last 1/2 hour of cooking, start brushing the ribs with the Pineapple Glaze. Brush 2 to 3 more times during cooking.

Ribs are done when they are tender enough to easily pull from the bones and the internal temperature registers 165 degrees F. on your instant-read meat thermometer.

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When done, remove from smoker and let the smoked ribs rest for approximately 10 to 15 minutes before cutting them. If you would like to add some of the Jalapeno Pineapple Barbecue Sauce at this time, brush the sauce over the ribs shortly before you remove them from the smoker. Cut down the middle of each strip of meat between each rib bone.

Serve the smoked ribs with the Jalapeno Pineapple Barbecue Sauce.

 

Smoked Pork Ribs on the Barbecue

Smoked Pork Ribs on the Barbecue


Pork Dry Rub Seasoning:

There are many commercial dry jerk seasonings widely available to purchase. Here's is one you can make from scratch at home,

3 tablespoons firmly-packed dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons coarse salt
2 tablespoons coarsely-ground black pepper
2 tablespoons ground coriander
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons onion powder
2 teaspoons dried thyme
2 teaspoons ground allspice
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 to 3 teaspoons cayenne pepper or chile powder (or to taste)

In a small jar with tight-fitting lid, shake together all dry ingredients until well-blended. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dark place.


Pineapple Glaze:
2 cups pineapple juice
1/2 cup rice or cider vinegar
3 tablespoons brown sugar
3 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

In a heavy saucepan, add the pineapple juice, vinegar, brown sugar, butter, and pepper. Bring to a boil and cook, stirring occasionally, approximately 10 to 15 minutes until syrupy and the mixture is reduced to approximately 1 cup. Remove from heat and let cool.


Jalapeno Pineapple Barbecue Sauce:
2 cups pineapple juice
1 to 2 jalapeno chile peppers, seeded and minced
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
3/4 cup ketchup
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
Salt and freshly-ground pepper, to taste

In a heavy saucepan, add the pineapple juice, chile peppers, ginger, and cilantro. Bring to a boil and cook until the liquid is reduced by 1/2. Add the ketchup, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, and soy sauce. Let simmer until slightly thickened, approximately 10 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Remove from heat and let cool.