Spicy Honey Grilled RibsIntermediate
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Spicy Honey Grilled Ribs

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Recipe requires a minimum of 12 hours of marinating! Prep time includes marinating time.

Spicy honey-grilled ribs are prepared by first simmering pork ribs until tender, then coating them in a sweet and spicy honey-based glaze and grilling until caramelized and flavorful. The marinade includes honey, balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, and a coarse spicy seasoning for bold taste. After marinating overnight, ribs are grilled on foil trays to prevent flare-ups while allowing glaze to set.

By Karel R.
Total13 hrs 10 mins
Prep12 hrs 30 mins
Cook40 mins
Servings4
DifficultyIntermediate

Preparation

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  1. Cut ribs into smaller pieces and place in a pot with about 2 cups of water. Add salt, bay leaves, and allspice berries. Simmer covered for about 30 minutes until meat becomes tender and easy to pierce.

  2. While ribs simmer, peel and finely dice the shallot and grate the ginger. Heat vegetable oil in another pot over medium heat. Add shallot and cook until translucent, stirring so it does not burn.

  3. Add honey to shallots and cook until honey begins to caramelize. Add balsamic vinegar and cook until it nearly evaporates, which concentrates flavor. Stir in grated ginger, soy sauce, ketchup, and cajun seasoning mix. Cook briefly while stirring so sauce thickens slightly but does not burn.

  4. Remove glaze from heat and divide it into two portions. Place the hot ribs into one portion and mix thoroughly to coat. Cover and refrigerate ribs in this marinade for at least 12 hours so flavors penetrate.

  5. Preheat grill to medium heat. Place ribs, meat-side up, in aluminum trays to prevent glaze from dripping into fire and causing flare-ups. Grill for about 15-30 minutes, turning ribs occasionally so they cook evenly and caramelize without burning glaze.

  6. Remove ribs from grill and toss with remaining portion of marinade shortly before serving so they stay glossy and flavorful. ENJOY!

Cook’s note

Simmering ribs before grilling ensures they are tender before applying intense heat
Combining vinegar with honey helps balance sweetness and acidity in the glaze
Grilling on trays helps avoid flare-ups from dripping glaze while achieving caramelized surface
Marinating overnight greatly improves depth of flavor

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