Sweet and Smoky Pineapple Glazed BBQ Ribs

Sweet and Smoky Pineapple Glazed BBQ Ribs

These fall-off-the-bone tender pork ribs are coated in a caramelized pineapple glaze that perfectly balances sweet tropical flavors with smoky barbecue char. Perfect for spring cookouts when you want to impress your guests with finger-licking goodness.

AI SCORE
85
/100

Sweet and Smoky Pineapple Glazed BBQ Ribs

These fall-off-the-bone tender pork ribs are coated in a caramelized pineapple glaze that perfectly balances sweet tropical flavors with smoky barbecue char. Perfect for spring cookouts when you want to impress your guests with finger-licking goodness.

AI SCORE
85
/100
AmericanDinnerBBQ & GrillGluten-FreeDairy-Free
⏱️
225 min
Time
👥
4 people
Servings
🔥
520 kcal
Calories
📊
Medium
Difficulty

Ingredients

  • 2 racks baby back pork ribs (about 1.5kg total)
  • 400g canned crushed pineapple, drained (reserve juice)
  • 120ml pineapple juice (from can)
  • 80ml tomato ketchup
  • 60ml honey
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce (gluten-free if needed)
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1

Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs by sliding a knife under it and pulling it off with a paper towel for better texture.

2

Mix smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, cayenne, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl to create the dry rub.

3

Pat ribs dry and generously coat both sides with the dry rub. Let sit at room temperature for 20 minutes.

4

Prepare the pineapple glaze by combining crushed pineapple, pineapple juice, ketchup, honey, brown sugar, soy sauce, and apple cider vinegar in a saucepan. Simmer over medium heat for 10-12 minutes until slightly thickened.

5

Preheat your grill for indirect heat cooking at 130°C (250°F). Place a drip pan under the grate on the unlit side.

6

Place ribs bone-side down on the cooler side of the grill away from direct heat. Close the lid and cook for 2 hours, maintaining temperature.

7

After 2 hours, brush ribs generously with pineapple glaze. Continue cooking for another 45 minutes to 1 hour, basting every 15 minutes.

8

Check ribs are cooked through by ensuring internal temperature reaches at least 63°C (145°F), though for tender fall-off-the-bone texture, cook until they reach 88-93°C (190-200°F).

9

Remove ribs from grill and let rest for 10 minutes. Slice between bones and serve with remaining warmed glaze on the side.

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