Best 5 Honey Red Pepper Glazed Back Ribs Recipes

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Cooking up a batch of honey red pepper glazed back ribs is no doubt an invigorating and rewarding experience. It begins with the careful selection of the ribs - choosing ones that are meaty and well-marbled, ensuring optimal flavor and texture. Then comes the art of preparing a flavorful glaze, blending the sweetness of honey with the smoky heat of red peppers. Whether you prefer a tangy or milder glaze, the balance of flavors is crucial. Patience is key as the ribs cook low and slow, allowing the glaze to penetrate and impart its delectable taste into every succulent bite. Serve them fresh from the oven, accompanied by your favorite sides, and you'll have a meal that's sure to impress and tantalize taste buds.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SPICED HONEY-GLAZED RIBS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     appetizer

Time 2h30m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 teaspoons cumin seeds
4 teaspoons coriander seeds
4 teaspoons packed dark brown sugar
4 teaspoons smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 1 1/2- to 2-pound racks baby back pork ribs, membranes removed
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/4 cup honey
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325˚ and set a wire rack on a rimmed baking sheet.
  • Put the cumin and coriander seeds in a resealable plastic bag and crush with a heavy skillet. Transfer to a bowl and add the brown sugar, paprika and red pepper flakes. Season the ribs generously with salt and pepper, rub all over with the vegetable oil, then rub all over with the spice mixture, pressing to adhere. Transfer the ribs meat-side up to the rack.
  • Stir together the honey and vinegar in a small bowl. Bake the ribs, rotating the baking sheet after 45 minutes, until well browned, 1 hour 30 minutes to 1 hour 45 minutes. Brush half of the honey mixture on both sides of the ribs and bake 15 more minutes, then brush with the remaining honey mixture and continue baking until the ribs are deeply browned and tender, about 15 more minutes. Transfer the ribs to a cutting board and let cool slightly before carving.

STICKY PEPPER-GLAZED RIBS



Sticky Pepper-Glazed Ribs image

Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h45m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 racks baby back ribs (about 4 1/2 pounds total)
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon black peppercorns, ground to a medium grind in a spice grinder
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium shallot, minced
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup apricot preserves
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup ketchup
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
4 scallions, chopped

Steps:

  • For the ribs: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Stir the chili and cumin together with 1 tablespoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a small bowl. Sprinkle the mixture all over the ribs, then put the ribs bone-side down in a large roasting pan and cover tightly with foil. Bake until the meat is very tender but not quite falling off the bone, about 2 1/2 hours.
  • For the sauce: Meanwhile, melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the peppercorns, garlic and shallot and cook, stirring, until the garlic starts to turn golden, about 2 minutes. Add the sugar, preserves, honey, ketchup, vinegar, soy sauce and Worcestershire and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until syrupy, about 5 minutes.
  • Finish the ribs: Preheat the broiler to high. Remove the foil and transfer the racks to a cutting board to cool slightly. Drain any fat from the roasting pan. Cut the racks into individual ribs and place back in the roasting pan. Drizzle the ribs with the sauce.
  • Broil the ribs a few inches from the broiler, tossing occasionally with tongs, until bubbling and charred in spots, about 6 minutes. Transfer the ribs to a platter and sprinkle with the scallions.

HONEY RED PEPPER GLAZED BACK RIBS



Honey Red Pepper Glazed Back Ribs image

Honey and red jalapeno jelly in the glaze and Chinese 5 spice powder in the rub provide Asian-inspired flavor to these tender grilled ribs.

Provided by Smithfield®

Categories     Smithfield®

Time 4h40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 racks Smithfield® Extra Tender Pork Back Ribs, membrane removed
Vegetable oil
¼ cup Chinese 5-spice powder
1 cup Handful hickory or apple wood chips for smoking, soaked in water and drained
½ cup lite soy sauce
¾ cup clover honey
3 tablespoons red jalapeno jelly
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon minced garlic

Steps:

  • About one hour before smoking, coat both sides of ribs with a little vegetable oil and sprinkle with Chinese 5 spice. Set aside at room temperature for 1 hour.
  • Heat charcoal or gas grill for indirect cooking at 230 to 250 degrees F. Add drained wood chips, if using.
  • Place the ribs, meaty side down, over a drip pan and cook for 2 hours. Add about 12 coals to a charcoal grill every 45 minutes or so to maintain the heat.
  • Remove ribs from grill. Double-wrap each rack in heavy-duty aluminum foil. Return wrapped ribs to the grill and cook for 1 1/2 to 2 hours more over indirect heat, until very tender. Add more coals as needed to maintain temperature for a charcoal grill.
  • Meanwhile, make the glaze. Combine all ingredients in small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Remove ribs from grill and unwrap. Place ribs over direct heat on grill and brush with honey red pepper glaze. Cook for about 5 minutes until the glaze is set. Turn ribs and repeat with more glaze.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2869.1 calories, Carbohydrate 71.4 g, Cholesterol 736.1 mg, Fat 218.7 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 148.8 g, SaturatedFat 79.9 g, Sodium 1754.5 mg, Sugar 59.7 g

HONEY RED PEPPER GLAZED BACK RIBS



Honey Red Pepper Glazed Back Ribs image

Honey and red jalapeno jelly in the glaze and Chinese 5 spice powder in the rub provide Asian-inspired flavor to these tender grilled ribs.

Provided by Smithfield(R)

Categories     Smithfield®

Time 4h40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 racks Smithfield® Extra Tender Pork Back Ribs, membrane removed
Vegetable oil
¼ cup Chinese 5-spice powder
1 cup Handful hickory or apple wood chips for smoking, soaked in water and drained
½ cup lite soy sauce
¾ cup clover honey
3 tablespoons red jalapeno jelly
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon minced garlic

Steps:

  • About one hour before smoking, coat both sides of ribs with a little vegetable oil and sprinkle with Chinese 5 spice. Set aside at room temperature for 1 hour.
  • Heat charcoal or gas grill for indirect cooking at 230 to 250 degrees F. Add drained wood chips, if using.
  • Place the ribs, meaty side down, over a drip pan and cook for 2 hours. Add about 12 coals to a charcoal grill every 45 minutes or so to maintain the heat.
  • Remove ribs from grill. Double-wrap each rack in heavy-duty aluminum foil. Return wrapped ribs to the grill and cook for 1 1/2 to 2 hours more over indirect heat, until very tender. Add more coals as needed to maintain temperature for a charcoal grill.
  • Meanwhile, make the glaze. Combine all ingredients in small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Remove ribs from grill and unwrap. Place ribs over direct heat on grill and brush with honey red pepper glaze. Cook for about 5 minutes until the glaze is set. Turn ribs and repeat with more glaze.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2869.1 calories, Carbohydrate 71.4 g, Cholesterol 736.1 mg, Fat 218.7 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 148.8 g, SaturatedFat 79.9 g, Sodium 1754.5 mg, Sugar 59.7 g

ORANGE AND SOY-GLAZED BABY BACK RIBS



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Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

Categories     Pork     Soy     Broil     Dinner     Orange     Meat     Pork Rib     Family Reunion     Potluck     Soy Sauce     Boil     Bon Appétit     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free

Yield Makes 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 1/2 pounds baby back pork ribs, cut between bones into individual ribs (18-20 ribs)
1 cup soy sauce, divided
9 garlic cloves, minced, divided
5 teaspoons cumin seeds, divided
3 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes, divided
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
6 scallions (white and light-green parts separated from dark-green parts), finely chopped
1 1/2 cups fresh orange juice plus zest from 1 orange
3 tablespoons honey
Zest from 1 lemon and 1 lime

Steps:

  • Place ribs, 1/2 cup soy sauce, 3 minced garlic cloves, 2 teaspoons cumin seeds, and 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes in a large pot; add water to cover completely. Bring to a boil and immediately reduce to a simmer. Cover with lid ajar; cook until ribs are tender, about 2 hours. Drain ribs; set aside for 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat oil in a small saucepan over medium heat; add remaining 3 teaspoons cumin seeds and 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes. Toast lightly until fragrant, about 30 seconds; add remaining 6 minced garlic cloves and white and pale-green scallions. Sauté until just soft, about 2 minutes. Add remaining 1/2 cup soy sauce, orange juice, and honey. Bring to a boil and cook until sauce is thick, 12-15 minutes.
  • Preheat broiler. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil. Place ribs on prepared sheet; brush with sauce. Broil until sauce bubbles, 2-3 minutes. Turn, brush with additional sauce, and broil until ribs are heated through and sauce is bubbling, 2-3 minutes longer. Transfer to a platter. Drizzle with remaining sauce. Sprinkle dark-green scallions and citrus zest over.

Tips:

  • Choose the right ribs: Baby back ribs or spare ribs can be used for this recipe. Baby back ribs are leaner and have a shorter cooking time, while spare ribs are meatier and have a richer flavor.
  • Make sure the ribs are trimmed properly: Remove any excess fat or silver skin from the ribs before cooking. This will help the glaze adhere better and prevent the ribs from becoming tough.
  • Use a good quality honey: The honey in the glaze is what gives it its sweetness and flavor. Choose a honey that is dark and thick, such as buckwheat honey or manuka honey.
  • Don't overcook the ribs: Ribs are best when they are cooked until they are fall-off-the-bone tender. However, if you overcook them, they will become dry and tough.
  • Let the ribs rest before serving: Once the ribs are cooked, let them rest for 10-15 minutes before serving. This will help the juices redistribute throughout the meat and make them even more tender.

Conclusion:

Honey red pepper glazed back ribs are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. The ribs are coated in a sweet and tangy glaze that is made with honey, red pepper, and spices. The ribs are then cooked until they are fall-off-the-bone tender. This recipe is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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