Peach-Chipotle Baby Back Ribs

Name: Peach-Chipotle Baby Back Ribs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 2 h 45 min
Total time: 3 h
Yield: 8 servings (2 cups sauce).
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons brown sugar; 2 tablespoons kosher salt; 1 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 8 pounds pork baby back ribs (about 3 racks); 6 medium peaches, peeled and sliced; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 large sweet onions, finely chopped; 2/3 cup packed brown sugar; 4 finely chopped chipotle peppers in adobo sauce plus 2 tablespoons sauce; 3 tablespoons white vinegar; 4 teaspoons ground mustard

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. Bake: 2-3/4 hours YIELD: 8 servings (2 cups sauce).

My son and I collaborated in the kitchen one day to put our own unique twist on classic baby back ribs. We added a sweet peachy glaze and a little heat with chipotle peppers. It was a great bonding experience, and now we have a keeper recipe for fall-off-the-bone ribs. —Rebecca Suaso, Weaverville, North Carolina

Ingredients

3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
8 pounds pork baby back ribs (about 3 racks)
6 medium peaches, peeled and sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 large sweet onions, finely chopped
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
4 finely chopped chipotle peppers in adobo sauce plus 2 tablespoons sauce
3 tablespoons white vinegar
4 teaspoons ground mustard

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 325°. In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, salt, pepper and cayenne. If necessary, remove the thin membrane from back ribs; discard membrane. Rub brown sugar mixture over ribs. Transfer to large roasting pans. Add 1 in. hot water. Bake, covered, until ribs are tender, 2-1/2 to 3 hours.
2. Meanwhile, place peaches in a blender; cover and process until smooth. In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onions; cook and stir until tender, 12-15 minutes. Add brown sugar, chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, vinegar, mustard and peach puree; bring to a boil. Reduce the heat; simmer, uncovered, until slightly thickened, 25-30 minutes.
3. Drain ribs. Grill ribs, pork side down, covered, on an oiled rack over medium heat until browned, 5-7 minutes. Turn ribs; brush with 2 cups sauce. Cook 5-7 minutes. Serve with remaining sauce.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving with 1/4 cup sauce: 788 calories, 48g fat (16g saturated fat), 163mg cholesterol, 1759mg sodium, 43g carbohydrate (37g sugars, 3g fiber), 47g protein.