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Honey Jalapeño Party Ribs

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

For the Ribs:
  • 2 racks baby back ribs about 4-5 lbs
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp kosher salt
  • 1 tbsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
For the Honey Jalapeño Glaze:
  • ½ cup honey
  • 2-3 jalapeños thinly sliced (remove seeds for less heat)
  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes optional for extra spice
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter

Method
 

Prep the Ribs
  1. Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs and pat dry with paper towels. Rub ribs with olive oil. In a bowl, mix salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder. Rub seasoning all over both sides of the ribs.
Cook the Ribs (Oven or Smoker)
  1. Oven Method: Preheat oven to 300°F. Place ribs bone-side down on a foil-lined baking sheet. Cover tightly with foil and bake for 2.5 to 3 hours.
  2. Smoker Method: Set your smoker to 225°F. Smoke ribs for 5–6 hours using hickory or apple wood.
Make the Honey Jalapeño Glaze
  1. In a saucepan, combine honey, jalapeños, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, and red pepper flakes. Simmer on medium heat for 10–15 minutes until slightly thickened. Stir in butter and remove from heat.
Glaze and Finish the Ribs
  1. Remove cooked ribs from oven or smoker. Brush glaze generously over the ribs. Broil in oven for 3–5 minutes or grill over direct heat to caramelize. Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice and serve.