Slow-Cooker Grilled Spicy Chili-Glazed Riblets

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Slow-Cooker Grilled Spicy Chili-Glazed Riblets
445 min.
30
84kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your next gathering with a dish that’s sure to impress? Introducing our Slow-Cooker Grilled Spicy Chili-Glazed Riblets, a mouthwatering treat that combines the rich flavors of tender pork with a sweet and spicy glaze. Perfect for antipasti, starters, or as a delightful snack, these riblets are not only gluten-free and dairy-free but also incredibly easy to prepare, making them an ideal choice for any occasion.

Imagine the aroma wafting through your kitchen as the riblets slow-cook to perfection, absorbing all the delicious flavors from the garlic-pepper blend, maple syrup, and hot chili paste. After hours of slow cooking, they are finished off on the grill, where they develop a beautiful caramelized glaze that will have your guests coming back for seconds.

With a generous yield of 30 servings, this recipe is perfect for parties, family gatherings, or even a cozy night in. Each riblet is packed with flavor and only contains 84 calories, allowing you to indulge without the guilt. So fire up your slow cooker and grill, and get ready to serve up a dish that will leave everyone raving about your culinary skills!

Ingredients

  • lb baby back ribs (ask butcher to cut ribs in half horizontally)
  • tablespoon highest available proof grain spirit 
  • 0.3 cup maple syrup 
  • 0.3 cup dijon mustard 
  • tablespoons chili paste depending on your taste pref hot
  • tablespoons blackstrap molasses 
  • tablespoon apple cider vinegar 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • grill
  • wok
  • slotted spoon
  • slow cooker

Directions

  1. Spray inside of 3- to 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray.
  2. Cut ribs between bones into individual pieces.
  3. Place riblets in slow cooker.
  4. Sprinkle garlic-pepper blend over top; stir to coat evenly.
  5. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 7 to 8 hours.
  6. In large bowl, mix remaining ingredients. Using slotted spoon, remove riblets from slow cooker and add to maple syrup mixture. Toss riblets to coat.
  7. Heat gas or charcoal grill. Spray grill basket (grill “wok”) with cooking spray.
  8. Place riblets in basket; place basket on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 10 to 12 minutes, stirring ribs or shaking basket after 5 minutes, until ribs are well glazed.

Nutrition Facts

Calories84kcal
Protein26.67%
Fat50.44%
Carbs22.89%

Properties

Glycemic Index
6.95
Glycemic Load
1.74
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
3.7921739439278%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:84.27kcal
4.21%
Fat:4.75g
7.31%
Saturated Fat:1.66g
10.37%
Carbohydrates:4.85g
1.62%
Net Carbohydrates:4.72g
1.72%
Sugar:3.83g
4.25%
Cholesterol:19.72mg
6.57%
Sodium:49.13mg
2.14%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:5.65g
11.3%
Selenium:9.87µg
14.09%
Vitamin B3:2.03mg
10.14%
Vitamin B1:0.14mg
9.31%
Vitamin B2:0.14mg
8.02%
Vitamin B6:0.14mg
7%
Manganese:0.13mg
6.58%
Zinc:0.8mg
5.35%
Phosphorus:49.87mg
4.99%
Potassium:119.34mg
3.41%
Magnesium:12.25mg
3.06%
Vitamin B12:0.16µg
2.67%
Vitamin B5:0.26mg
2.61%
Vitamin D:0.31µg
2.1%
Copper:0.04mg
2.1%
Iron:0.37mg
2.07%
Calcium:18.62mg
1.86%