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Mango Habanero Party Ribs with Sweet Heat Glaze

James Brown
These Mango Habanero Party Ribs combine tender, smoky ribs with a sticky sweet-and-spicy glaze made from mango habanero pepper jam, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, Dijon, and garlic. The glaze caramelizes during the final minutes of cooking, giving the ribs a glossy finish with tropical sweetness and a fiery kick. 
Servings 12
Calories 191 kcal
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 6 hours 45 minutes

Ingredients
  

Ribs:

  • 2-3 racks baby back or St. Louis-style ribs
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or yellow mustard for binder
  • 3 tablespoons BBQ dry rub salt, pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder
  • Apple juice for spritzing optional

Mango Habanero Glaze:

  • ½ cup mango habanero pepper jam Melinda’s preferred
  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • Juice of ½ lime optional
  • Additional hot sauce to taste optional

For Serving:

  • Extra glaze for dipping
  • Cooling sides like coleslaw or mac and cheese
  • Cold beverages

Instructions
 

  • Remove membrane from ribs, apply binder, and season with dry rub. Rest 30 minutes.
  • Make glaze by sautéing garlic in butter, then simmering all glaze ingredients 6-8 minutes until thickened.
  • Smoke ribs at 250°F using 3-2-1 method (or grill at 350°F for 60-75 minutes over indirect heat).
  • Apply glaze during final 15-20 minutes in thin layers, allowing each coat to caramelize.
  • Cook until internal temperature reaches 195-203°F and ribs pass bend test.
  • Rest 10-15 minutes, slice between bones, and serve with extra glaze.

Notes

- Don't apply glaze too early - sugars will burn
- Glaze can be made up to 1 week ahead
- Use fruit woods like apple or cherry for smoking
- Internal temperature should reach 195-203°F for tender ribs

Nutrition

Calories: 191kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 9gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 167mgPotassium: 155mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 80IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 32mgIron: 1mg
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