RCI-MT.002.0066.001
Mexican Ribs
These ribs use a Southwestern style rub, feature a sauce with a lot of prominent Mexican flavors, an
Prep15 min
Cook30 min
Total45 min
Servings4
Difficultyintermediate
Ingredients
- slab St. Louis pork ribs1 unit
- light brown sugar1/4 cup
- tbs habanero chile powder1 unit
- ancho chile powder1/4 cup
- tbs dried Mexican oregano1 unit
- tbs salt1 unit
- tbs freshly ground black pepper1 unit
- tbs chipotle powder1 unit
- habanero chile1 unitseeded and minced
- barbecue sauce1 1/2 cups
- tequilla (recommended: José Cuervo Especial)1/4 cup
- mesquite chunks1 Large
Method
1
Combine sugar, chile powders, oregano, salt, and pepper. Remove membrane from ribs and rub both sides with mixture. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
2
Combine tequilla, habanero, and sauce. Bring to a boil in a large saucepan over medium high heat. Set aside.
3
Place enough mesquite chunks in a smoker to keep the temperature at 200 degrees F. Place ribs in smoker and cook 7 hours, basting every hour with sauce mixture.
4
Brush meat side liberally with sauce mixture. Place sauce side down on a high grill and cook until well browned. Brush other side with sauce and repeat 1 more time.
5
Slice ribs into 1-rib portions and serve warm with remaining sauce.