Spicy Citrus Chile Barbecue Ribs
Spicy southwest take on grilled southern style ribs with a carne asada inspired marinade.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 26 ribs 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 racks of St. Louis style ribs
- ¼ cup lime juice approx. 2 limes
- 1 cup orange juice
- ¼ cup lemon juice approx. 1-2 lemons
- ½ cup whiskey optional (used Jack Daniels Honey)
- ¼ cup orange liqueur optional (used Grand Marnier)
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp cumin
- ¼ tsp chili powder
- ¼ tsp ginger
- ½ tsp crushed chili flakes
- 1 tsp garlic approx… 2 cloves chopped
- Zest of 1 orange
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1–2 jalapenos seeded and chopped
- 1/2 cup honey optional
Instructions
- Place ribs in a large pan with sides.
- Place all remaining ingredients in a large bowl. Whisk together until blended to create the marinade. Pour over the ribs.
- Place in the refrigerator for at least an hour to marinate.
- Prepare the grill – temp should be 325 degree Fahrenheit (162 degrees Celsius ).
- Remove the ribs from the fridge and wrap them in foil. Place the foil wrapped ribs in the grill with indirect heat.
- Cook the ribs in the foil for about 2-3 hours until the internal temp is approx. 180 -190 degrees Fahrenheit (82-87 degrees Celsius).
- Remove ribs from the foil and cook with direct heat for about 20 -30 minutes until browned.
- Baste with a glaze or barbeque sauce; cook for an additional 5 minutes (optional).
- Remove the ribs from the grill let rest for 10 minutes.
- Cut ribs apart and serve.
Notes
- These go great with coleslaw and grilled fruit, like grilled melon and pineapple.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 ribs
- Calories: 763
- Sugar: 21.9
- Sodium: 454.7
- Fat: 25.8
- Carbohydrates: 30.2
- Protein: 94.9
- Cholesterol: 335.5
