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Difficulty: Intermediate

Pork

New Mexico Red Chili Ribs

schedule

Prep Time: 30 min

outdoor_grill

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.