Smoky Sweet Baby Back Chili Recipes

SMOKY BABY BACK OVEN RIBS RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 300˚F (150°C). Arrange a rack in the center of the oven.
• Using a paring knife, cut a small slit in the membrane of the ribs. Slide the blade underneath the membrane and over the bone. Lift the membrane with the knife until it tears away from the bone. Grip the released membrane with a paper towel or kitchen towel and pull away to remove.
• Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and arrange the ribs in the center. Season the ribs on both sides with the smoky spice blend and salt. Tightly wrap the ribs in foil.
• Transfer the ribs to the oven and cook for 2 hours and 40 minutes to 3 hours, until the meat is tender and falling off the bone.
• While the ribs are cooking, make the smoky barbecue sauce: In the bowl of a food processor, combine the ketchup, honey, Dijon, Worcestershire sauce, apple cider vinegar, onion, and smoky spice blend. Process on high speed for 45-60 seconds, until the onion is completely broken down. Transfer the sauce to a bowl and refrigerate until ready to use.
• Remove the ribs from the oven and turn the broiler on high.
• Unwrap the ribs and generously baste the tops with the barbecue sauce. Return the ribs to the oven and broil for 1-2 minutes, until the sauce is beginning to caramelize.
• Remove the ribs from the oven and baste again with more barbecue sauce.
• Serve the ribs with more barbecue sauce on the side.
• Enjoy!

SMOKY SHREDDED CHICKEN CHILI

Steps:

• Heat oil in a pot over medium-high heat. Add 1/2 of the onion and 1/2 of the garlic; cook until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add chicken and season with chili powder, cumin, and coriander; cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute.
• Stir in remaining onion and garlic, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, chicken broth, chili beans, chipotle peppers, salt, and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and let simmer until reduced and thickened, 1 to 2 hours.

SMOKY BEEF AND BACON CHILI

Steps:

• Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add bacon and cook until bacon begins to brown, about 4 minutes. Add onion, cover, and cook until translucent, 4 to 8 minutes. Add garlic; cook and stir for 2 minutes.
• Increase heat to medium-high. Add ground beef and cook and stir until browned and crumbly, 6 to 10 minutes. Stir in chili powder, paprika, cumin, salt, and cayenne pepper; cook for 2 to 4 minutes. Add tomatoes, beer, tomato sauce, Worcestershire, and hot sauce; stir well.
• Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover partially and cook until reduced, 30 to 45 minutes. Stir in black and kidney beans. Cook for an additional 10 to 15 minutes. Serve hot.

SWEET AND SMOKY BABY BACK RIBS

Steps:

• Remove the thin papery skin on the back of each rack of the ribs or ask your butcher to do it. (Pull it off in a sheet with your fingers, using a corner of a dish towel to gain a secure grip.) Place the ribs in a roasting pan and pour the bourbon over them. Let marinate in the refrigerator for 1/2 hour, turning the ribs several times.
• Meanwhile, combine the ingredients for the rub in a bowl and stir to mix. Pour off and discard the bourbon. Sprinkle the ribs on both sides with 2/3 of the rub, patting it in with your fingers. Let the ribs marinate for 30 minutes, while you light your grill.
• Set up your grill for indirect grilling and smoking, using wood chips and adjust the heat to 350 degrees. Arrange the ribs on a rack in the center of the grill away from the heat and cook until very tender and the meat has pulled away from the ends of the bones, 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours. The last 15 minutes, brush the ribs with 1/3 cup sauce. Sprinkle with the remaining rub. Serve the remaining barbecue sauce on the side.