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    Smoky Ribs with Spicy Rum BBQ Sauce

    Smoky Ribs with Spicy Rum BBQ Sauce

    En Español Recipe ↆ

    Do you love the taste of smoked fall-off-the-bone ribs? Now you can make these Smoky Ribs with Spicy Rum BBQ Sauce at home and be merry.

    Smoky Ribs with Spicy Rum BBQ Sauce

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    1. Why we ❤️ it
    2. About this recipe
    3. Recipe

    Why we ❤️ it

    Nobody can say that I rush into things. For the most part. I seem to take my darn time to do anything. It's the only way to explain why I'm posting a recipe now that I started testing two years ago, photographed over a month ago. One excuse I can use (poorly), is that I just came back from a trip.

    The good thing about the wait is that you can be confident that this Tender Smoky Ribs with Spicy Rum BBQ Sauce recipe has been very extensively tested and much enjoyed in this home. It's one of the meat recipes that I am proudest of. You'll see why.

    • Spicy Rum BBQ Sauce
    • Smoky Ribs with Spicy Rum BBQ Sauce

    About this recipe

    The idea for this Smoky Ribs with Sweet and Spicy Rum BBQ Sauce Sauce first came to me when I attended a cooking demo by Santiago Salamanca, the PuntaCana Golf, and Club executive chef. He taught us a few tricks to make fall-off-the-bone ribs. I made a mental note and tried to replicate it at home.

    The sauce was my own idea: It's rich, deep, and the subtle taste of local rum finishes it beautifully.

    It took me two years to finally polish the recipe and take pictures, but you'll see it was worth it. The meat is impossibly tender, gently sweet, perfectly smokey, and with a kick of spiciness that makes it unforgettable.

    And my family enthusiastically approves.

    Buen provecho,

    Tia Clara

    Recipe

    Smoky Ribs with Spicy Rum BBQ Sauce
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    [Recipe + Video] Smoky Ribs with Spicy Rum BBQ Sauce

    By: Clara Gonzalez
    Do you love the taste of smoked fall-off-the-bone ribs? Now you can make these smoky ribs with spicy rum BBQ Sauce at home and be merry.
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 4 hrs 20 mins
    Total Time 4 hrs 30 mins
    Course Dinner
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories 1141 kcal

    Ingredients

    • 4 pound pork ribs, [1.81 kg]
    • 1 tablespoon of kosher salt
    • ½ teaspoon pepper (freshly-cracked, or ground)
    • 6 cups water
    • 2 tablespoon of smoke liquid, (Affiliate Link)

    Spicy Rum BBQ Sauce

    • ½ cup tomato sauce
    • ½ tablespoon garlic salt
    • ½ teaspoon chili flakes
    • ¼ cup brown sugar
    • 1 cup golden rum, (see notes)
    • 2 tablespoons smoke liquid, (optional)
    • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

    Instructions
     

    • Seasoning ribs
      Cooking the ribs: Heat oven to 225 ºF [107 ºC].
      Season the ribs with salt and pepper. Place on a baking tray with wire rack (Amazon affiliate link). Pour water in the tray but stop before it reaches the ribs.
      Pour the liquid smoke into the water. Cover the tray with aluminum foil as tightly as possible, and roast covered for 4 hours. The ribs should be cooked in the steam generated by the water.
    • Blending sauce
      Making the sauce: Mix all the ingredients for the sauce. It should be a thick sauce, but if it turns out to liquid (it depends on the tomato sauce you use), heat over medium heat to reduce to desired consistency stirring constantly to prevent it from sticking and burning.
    • Brushing the sauce on the meat
      Brushing with sauce: Remove the ribs from the oven and uncover. Discard any water left.
      Paint the ribs on both sides with the sauce. Save any sauce left for serving.
    • Meat ready for grilling or broiling
      Roasting or grilling: To cook in the broiler, cook ribs uncovered at maximum temperature for 5 minutes, or until sauce caramelizes and begins to brown.
      To cook on the BBQ, cook at the maximum temperature on both sides for 3-5 minutes, or until the sauce caramelizes and begins to brown.
    • Ribs served with roasted potatoes
      Serve and store: You can do the first two steps in advance and leave the ribs wrapped in aluminum foil (refrigerate when the meat cools to room temperature if you do not plan to serve within an hour). Continue with the next steps when it is time to serve.
      Serve with oven-fried potatoes.

    Tips and Notes

    I normally use dark rum for the sauce, but have also used white in a pinch and I liked both. Use the rum you have at hand.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 1141kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 50gFat: 81gSaturated Fat: 25gCholesterol: 254mgSodium: 3043mgPotassium: 888mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 205IUVitamin C: 2.1mgCalcium: 63mgIron: 3.3mg

    Nutritional information is calculated automatically based on ingredients listed. Please consult your doctor if you need precise nutritional information.

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    Edited: Aug 28, 2021 | Publish: Jun 5, 2015

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    Zee
    October 17, 2019 9:37 PM

    When you place ribs on rack, do you place rack of ribs or do I have to cut them into individuals?

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    Francisco
    June 10, 2016 5:28 PM

    Is there a way to thicken the sauce? For some reason mine comes out watery.
    Thanks!

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    Anita
    June 10, 2016 1:00 PM

    Muy buena la receta, no puse el humo pero quedaron de pelicula.5 stars

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