Jalapeno Ribs Recipe

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These ribs are unique because of the spicy rub and the combination of sweet brown sugar and spicy jalapeno peppers in the sauce. I always make them for my husband's birthday. —Shirley Manthey, Omaha, Nebraska

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Jalapeno Ribs Recipe
  • Prep: 1 hour 35 min. Grill: 10 min.
  • Yield: 4 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 4 teaspoons brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 3-1/2 to 4 pounds pork spareribs
  • JALAPENO BARBECUE SAUCE:
  • 2 cans (8 ounces each) tomato sauce
  • 2/3 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped
  • 2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules

Directions

  • In a small bowl, combine the first six ingredients; rub onto both sides of ribs. Place ribs, meat side up, on a rack in a foil-lined roasting pan. Bake at 325° for 1-1/2 to 1-3/4 hours or until tender.
  • Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine sauce ingredients; simmer, uncovered, for 30-40 minutes or until thickened.
  • Grill ribs, uncovered, over medium heat for 10-15 minutes or until browned, basting with sauce and turning several times. Reheat remaining sauce and serve with ribs. Yield: 4 servings.

    Editor's Note: Ribs may be baked and sauce may be prepared a day ahead and refrigerated. Then grill and baste for 15 minutes or until heated through and nicely glazed. We recommend wearing disposable gloves when cutting hot peppers. Avoid touching your face.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (14 ounces) equals 937 calories, 56 g fat (21 g saturated fat), 223 mg cholesterol, 1,651 mg sodium, 51 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 56 g protein.

Originally published as Jalapeno Ribs in Country Pork , p103

Sweet White Wine

Enjoy this recipe with a sweet white wine such as Moscato or a sweet Riesling.

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Reviewed on Aug. 10, 2010 by SmileAndBeHappy

Turned out fabulous!! My new favourite Ribs!! ....however, this recipe was extremely mild with it's "heat" content...next time, I will at least 'double' the jalapenos if not more. I cooked the ribs at only 300 degrees though, as previously instructed to me by a chef (for 1-1/2 hrs.). Another tip that same chef gave me, was to have them wrapped in plastic wrap, while in the over.

Reviewed on Jul. 08, 2010 by daintydish

Absolutely wonderful! That sauce was excellent and we will definitely make this one over and over!!! OK, we made two slabs of ribs and we had to double the rub for just one slab....so we had to double it again for the second slab. The sauce was excellent, and I'm a BBQ sauce connoisseur. I will use this sauce on lots of different meats. Thank you for this one. We ate every rib.

Reviewed on Jul. 05, 2010 by Charelene

My husband used this recipe for the 4th of July. It was EXCELLENT! All of our guests loved it. He cooked the ribs on the BBQ rotissere rather than the oven. They were so beautiful we had to take a photo of them on the BBQ. We are making the rub in a larger quantity to have on hand. Plan to use the rub on Prime Rib roast. We will add a little more jalapenos for a little kick to the sauce. I would rate the spiceness as a 1 or 2 (1-5 with 5 being hot) on the heat scale.

Reviewed on Jun. 20, 2010 by nueces

Tried it for Father's Day....Everyone loved it!! I did double the receipe and ran out of Worcestershire so I added red wine vinegar...it was still awesome

Reviewed on Jun. 17, 2010 by KellieW

These are great! My husband loves them!

Reviewed on Sep. 14, 2009 by alysha17

Love the sauce! Makes yummy ribs for sure!!

Reviewed on Sep. 04, 2009 by marylynette

Is the worcestershire sauce a must for the flavor? I'm allergic to some of the ingredients in the sauce. Soy is a no no

Reviewed on Sep. 01, 2009 by Bergie_the_Swede

Reviewed on Aug. 28, 2009 by Debbilou

The sauce is awesome! I forgot how much I hated the fat on pork ribs though so will try another meat next time.

Reviewed on Jul. 10, 2009 by hoffydn

My husband loved this recipe! He told me this is the only recipe I should use for ribs from now on. I love it for the taste and how easy it is to make.

 
 

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