Spice-Rubbed Ribs with Chipotle BBQ Sauce
Spice-Rubbed Ribs with Chipotle BBQ Sauce is a bold taste of sweet and spicy flavors. Smoky and delicious. It’s what BBQ dreams are made of.
Servings: 6 -8
Calories: 840kcal
Ingredients
- For the Ribs:
- 2 Racks of Ribs
- For the Spice Rub:
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 2 tablespoons paprika
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 2 tablespoons salt
- 1 teaspoon cayenne
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- For the Chipotle BBQ Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ onion minced
- 1 garlic clove finely minced
- 1 cup ketchup
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- ½ cup maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon yellow mustard
- 2 tablespoons paprika
- 2 tablespoons ground cumin
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 1 chipotle (in adobo sauce) finely minced
Instructions
- For the Rub:
- Mix all the ingredients together and set aside until ready to use.
- For the Chipotle BBQ Sauce:
- Heat olive oil to the a deep stock pan.
- Add onion and cook until translucent.
- Add all the remaining ingredients for the BBQ sauce and let simmer for 30 minutes.
- Set aside until ready to use.
- For the Ribs:
- Rub the ribs with the rub on the front and back.
- Cover and let sit for 24 hours (minimum 6 hours) in the refrigerator.
- Preheat oven at 250 degrees F.
- Cook covered for 2 hours.
- The ribs will be tender.
- Preheat the grill at 350 degrees F.
- Note: You can do this in the oven too.
- Brush the Chipotle BBQ sauce on the meat side.
- Cook for 15 minutes.
- Turn the meat over.
- Brush again with Chipotle BBQ sauce.
- Cook for 15 minutes.
- Turn over the meat again and add more Chipotle BBQ sauce.
- minutes total of cooking on the grill or oven.
- Remove from heat and let cool.
- Add more Chipotle BBQ sauce and cut into individual pieces.
- Serve and Enjoy!
Notes
Make a big batch and store it in a sealable bag. You can add it to chicken or potatoes.
Make little slashes to the meat with the edge of a sharp knife
before you add the rub. The ribs will absorb the rub better.
before you add the rub. The ribs will absorb the rub better.Nutrition
Calories: 840kcal | Carbohydrates: 74g | Protein: 100g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 361mg | Sodium: 3727mg | Potassium: 1595mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 62g | Vitamin A: 3076IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 150mg | Iron: 19mg