Difficulty: Intermediate
Pork
New Mexico Red Chili Ribs
Prep Time: 30 min
Cook Time: 3 hrs
Difficulty: Intermediate
This recteq wood pellet grill recipe for New Mexico Chili and Honey Ribs is a delicious way to cook ribs. Fresh grinding the chili is the secret to a flavor that really pops!
Instructions
- Step 1: Grind at least 4 dried chili pods using a spice grinder. (Taste and adjust total chili pods for desired heat)
- Step 2: Split powder into 2 bowls, reserving one for later.
- Step 3: Combine half powdered chili with 2 parts kosher salt, 2 parts black pepper, 1 part garlic powder, and 1 part onion powder.
- Step 4: Mix remaining chili powder with 8 ounces of Stevie's Habanero Honey, 1 teaspoon of kosher salt, and 1 teaspoon of black pepper.
- Step 5: Add 1 ounce of bourbon whiskey.
- Step 6: Stir to combine.
- Step 7: Trim ribs and remove silver skin (membrane).
- Step 8: Apply rub to ribs and let rest until salt dissolves.
- Step 9: Place in preheated recteq at 225°F.
- Step 10: After approximately 3 hours, brush a thin coat of honey chili sauce on all sides.
- Step 11: When ribs pass crack test, pull off and brush a thin coat of honey chili sauce on all sides.
- Step 12: Tent and let rest.
- Step 13: If you prefer your sauce warm, brush on any remaining honey chili sauce before serving.
Ingredients
Serving Sizes
Ribs
- 1 each rack Baby Back Ribs
Rub
- 4 New Mexico Red Chili Pods
- 1/2 tablespoon(s) Kosher Salt
- 1/4 tablespoon(s) Black Pepper
- 1/4 tablespoon(s) Garlic Powder
- 1 tablespoon(s) Onion Powder
Honey Chili Sauce
- 1 ounce(s) Bourbon Whiskey
- 1 teaspoon(s) Kosher Salt
- 1 teaspoon(s) Black Pepper
- 8 ounce(s) Stevie's Habanero Honey
Tools Needed
- Spice Grinder
- Two Mixing Bowls
- Step 1: Grind at least 4 dried chili pods using a spice grinder. (Taste and adjust total chili pods for desired heat)
- Step 2: Split powder into 2 bowls, reserving one for later.
- Step 3: Combine half powdered chili with 2 parts kosher salt, 2 parts black pepper, 1 part garlic powder, and 1 part onion powder.
- Step 4: Mix remaining chili powder with 8 ounces of Stevie's Habanero Honey, 1 teaspoon of kosher salt, and 1 teaspoon of black pepper.
- Step 5: Add 1 ounce of bourbon whiskey.
- Step 6: Stir to combine.
- Step 7: Trim ribs and remove silver skin (membrane).
- Step 8: Apply rub to ribs and let rest until salt dissolves.
- Step 9: Place in preheated recteq at 225°F.
- Step 10: After approximately 3 hours, brush a thin coat of honey chili sauce on all sides.
- Step 11: When ribs pass crack test, pull off and brush a thin coat of honey chili sauce on all sides.
- Step 12: Tent and let rest.
- Step 13: If you prefer your sauce warm, brush on any remaining honey chili sauce before serving.
Chef Pairings
Serve these ribs with Southern Mac & Cheese and Grilled Broccoli & Bacon Salad.