Caribbean Jerk Baby Back Ribs

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 3 hrs

Rest Time 5 mins

Total Time 3 hrs 25 mins

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 4

Best Season: Summer

Description

These jerk ribs are spicy and sweet, with a hint of smokiness. The meat is incredibly tender, and the final broil creates a sticky, caramelized glaze that gives them an irresistible sheen. This is a complex flavor profile perfect for a special meal

Ingredients

Jerk Seasoning

2 Tbsp McCormick's Chicken Jerk Seasoning
1 tsp Kosher Salt

Jerk BBQ Sauce

1/4 cup Aaron Franklin's BBQ Rib Sauce
1/2 cup Pickapeppa Sauce
2 tsp Jerk Seasoning (recipe above)
2 tsp soy sauce
1.5 tsp sriracha

Ribs

1 rack Baby Back Ribs
apple cider vinegar (in spray bottle - as needed)

Instructions

For Seasoning:

1
Mix jerk seasoning with salt and set aside

For Jerk BBQ Sauce:

2
Mix all ingredients together and set aside

For Ribs:

3
Trim the ribs as needed, checking the cut bone edges for any chips, if found, remove
4
Using a shaker, generously add the jerk seasoning to both sides and edges, allow to set for 20 minutes while setting up the smoker
5
Fill smoker with applewood and preheat. Once smoking, turn up to 275°F and allow to preheat
6
Add the rib rack and leave undisturbed for 2 hours
7
Check the temp of the rack, should be 160-178°F. spray rack with apple cider vinegar to keep it from drying out.
8
continue to check the temp (and spray as needed) until it reached 195-203°F between the bones
9
Once at desired temp, pull off to a sheet pan, brush generously with Jerk BBQ sauce and place under a preheated broiler until the sauce bubbles and candies, giving it a sheen to the top (note: do not walk away on this step as the sauce can burn quickly
10
Slice and serve

Note

Cooking to the lower range of 195°F will result in a deeper chew to the rib. Taking up to 203°F and higher will result in softer, fall-off-the-bone rib

Read it online: https://brinnerbites.com/recipe/caribbean-jerk-baby-back-ribs/