Grilled Baby Back Ribs With Pineapple Glaze Recipes

GRILLED BABY BACK RIBS WITH PINEAPPLE GLAZE

Steps:

• Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (or preheat the oven to 300 degrees).
• In a small bowl, combine the paprika, salt, chili powder, cinnamon, and 1 tsp. brown sugar.
• Lay the ribs flat in a dish with sides. Sprinkle the spice mixture evenly over both sides of the ribs and rub it into the meat with your fingers. (This can be done up to 24 hours in advance.)
• To make the glaze, in a small saucepan, combine 1/4 cup pineapple juice (from the can of pineapple slices) with the ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and 2 Tbsp. brown sugar. Bring it to a boil over medium-high heat and simmer it for 8 - 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it is thickened and has reduced by about 1/3. Set it aside.
• Grill the ribs for 20 minutes, turning them once.
• Then, brush the top side of the ribs with the glaze and continue to cook them, flipping and brushing with the glaze every 5 - 10 minutes, until the ribs are nicely browned and the meat cuts easily with a sharp knife, about 40 minutes total (but check them sooner if your grill runs hot). If the ribs start to blacken reduce the heat and move them off the direct heat. (Alternatively, bake the ribs in the oven for 1 hour. Then uncover the ribs, brush the tops with the glaze, re-cover, and cook for another hour. Uncover the ribs, brush on more of the glaze, and cook for 30 minutes more, uncovered, or until the meat pulls away from the bones at the ends.)
• When the ribs are about 10 minutes from being done, grill the pineapple slices directly on the grates of the grill for 3 - 5 minutes per side until they are lightly browned.
• If any glaze remains, bring it to a boil for 2 - 3 minutes on the stovetop to eliminate any bacteria from the raw meat, and serve it on the side with the ribs.
• Cut the rack(s) into individual ribs to serve. Serve them immediately with the pineapple or refrigerate them for up to 24 hours (if you can wait that long!).

PINEAPPLE GRILLED BBQ RIBS

Steps:

• wash the rough outside skin of the pineapple and slice off the bottom and leaves. Cut the skin off in 1/2"-3/4" slices. Set the remaining pineapple aside.
• In a large stock pot (15 qt is best), add the pineapple skin slices, 1 cup brown sugar,2 cups BBQ sauce, the orange slices, dash of liquid smoke, and the rib sections.
• Add enough water to the pot to cover the ribs completely, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer ribs for 40 minutes. Don't overcook them.
• Remove ribs from pot and set aside to cool.
• While ribs cool, make a rub from the orange zest, remaining brown sugar, chili powder, garlic powder, and salt and pepper to taste.
• When ribs are cool enough to handle, apply rub to both sides of meat. Place ribs in a plastic freezer bag, and allow to marinate for 3 or 4 hours (or longer if you prefer).
• After marinating time, add 1 cup of BBQ sauce to the bag and coat ribs. Allow them to come to room temperature in the bag.
• In the mean time, slice the remaining pineapple into 1/2" thick rings and brush with BBQ sauce. I occasionally add a tsp of honey to the BBQ sauce for grilling --
• Heat BBQ grill to 300 degrees. Place ribs on grill, and brush with BBQ sauce, turning frequently and basting with sauce, about 20 minutes, being careful not to let sauce burn. Reduce heat if necessary.
• During the last 8 minutes of cooking, add the pineapple slices to the grill, turning once and allowing them to carmelize and brown with grill marks.
• Remove ribs and pineapple to a serving platter and enjoy.

FREAK'N GOOD RIBS

Steps:

• In a large baking dish, mix together the pineapple juice, brown sugar, mustard powder, ketchup, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, and soy sauce. Season with cloves, ginger, garlic, and cayenne pepper. Cut ribs into serving size pieces, and place into the marinade. Cover, and refrigerate, turning occasionally, for 8 hours or overnight.
• Preheat oven to 275 degrees F (80 degrees C). Cook ribs in marinade for 1 1/2 hours, turning occasionally to ensure even cooking.
• Preheat grill for medium heat.
• Lightly oil grate. Grill ribs for 15 to 20 minutes, basting with barbecue sauce, and turning frequently until nicely glazed.