Sweet Chipotle Glazed Baby Back Ribs

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
4%
Sweet Chipotle Glazed Baby Back Ribs
150 min.
4
391kcal

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Get ready to fire up the grill and embark on a flavor adventure with these Sweet Chipotle Glazed Baby Back Ribs! This isn't your average BBQ fare; we're talking about a symphony of sweet, smoky, and spicy notes that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. Imagine tender, fall-off-the-bone ribs, infused with the distinctive kick of chipotle peppers, perfectly balanced by the sweetness of honey, and brightened by a zesty lime twist.

What makes this recipe truly special? It caters to diverse dietary needs! Craving amazing ribs but need a vegetarian, gluten-free, or dairy-free option? You are on the right recipe! We're not just throwing ribs on the grill. We're crafting an experience, starting with a homemade chili rub that awakens your senses and a vibrant chipotle glaze that transforms ordinary ribs into a gourmet masterpiece.

Whether you're hosting a backyard barbecue, celebrating a special occasion, or simply craving a delicious and satisfying meal, these Sweet Chipotle Glazed Baby Back Ribs are guaranteed to impress. From the initial slow bake that tenderizes the meat to perfection to the final char on the grill that locks in the flavor, every step is designed to deliver an unforgettable culinary experience. So, gather your ingredients, fire up your grill, and prepare to be amazed!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup chipotle chilies in adobo canned minced ()
  • 0.5 cup canola oil 
  • 0.3 cup cilantro leaves 
  • servings coarse salt and ground pepper black
  • clove garlic cloves peeled roughly chopped ( and )
  • 0.5 cup honey divided ()
  • 0.3 cup juice of lime 
  • servings lime wedges for serving
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper flakes red
  • 0.3 cup rice vinegar 
  • servings chili rub homemade to taste (see recipes)
  • 0.3 cup soya sauce 
  • servings vegetable oil for grates
  • 0.3 cup powder coarsely ground 

Equipment

  • food processor
  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • baking paper
  • oven
  • grill
  • aluminum foil
  • kitchen twine

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In the bowl of a food processor combine chipotles, rice vinegar, soy sauce, ¼-cup honey, mustard seeds, garlic, shallots, cilantro, lime juice, red pepper flakes, 3 tablespoons salt, and 2 teaspoons black pepper. With the machine running drizzle the canola oil in a slow steady stream. Process until a smooth sauce is formed.
  2. Place a large double layer of aluminum foil or parchment paper on a large rimmed baking sheet.
  3. Place ribs on top, centered. Rub plenty of the homemade chili powder onto both sides of each rack.Then rub both racks with sweet chipotle sauce. Wrap ribs tightly in the foil or parchment (tie closed with kitchen twine if using parchment).
  4. Bake the ribs on the baking sheet until meat is quite tender, about 2 hours.
  5. Heat grill to medium-high; and lightly oil hot grates.
  6. Remove ribs from the parchment pouch, letting extra sauce drip off.
  7. Brush ribs with the remaining ¼-cup honey and grill them until lightly charred. About 3 minutes per side.
  8. Cut between bones to separate ribs and serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts

Calories391kcal
Protein4.71%
Fat51.89%
Carbs43.4%

Properties

Glycemic Index
60.82
Glycemic Load
18.49
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
10.851304334143%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.33mg
Hesperetin
1.79mg
Naringenin
0.09mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.64mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:390.78kcal
19.54%
Fat:23.66g
36.4%
Saturated Fat:2.83g
17.71%
Carbohydrates:44.53g
14.84%
Net Carbohydrates:41.11g
14.95%
Sugar:37.12g
41.24%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:817.16mg
35.53%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:4.83g
9.66%
Vitamin K:49.94µg
47.56%
Selenium:23.06µg
32.94%
Manganese:0.56mg
27.96%
Vitamin E:2.8mg
18.67%
Iron:2.66mg
14.8%
Fiber:3.42g
13.67%
Magnesium:52.86mg
13.22%
Phosphorus:118.18mg
11.82%
Vitamin C:6.77mg
8.21%
Vitamin B1:0.11mg
7.17%
Vitamin B6:0.14mg
6.85%
Copper:0.14mg
6.76%
Folate:25.74µg
6.43%
Vitamin B3:1.25mg
6.24%
Calcium:61.27mg
6.13%
Zinc:0.91mg
6.05%
Potassium:178.89mg
5.11%
Vitamin B2:0.08mg
4.52%
Vitamin A:169.96IU
3.4%
Vitamin B5:0.21mg
2.07%
Source:SippitySup