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Jalapeno Ribs

Name: Jalapeno Ribs
Prep time: 1 h 35 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 1 h 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 4 teaspoons brown sugar; 2 teaspoons chili powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 teaspoon pepper; 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder; 3-1/2 to 4 pounds pork spareribs; JALAPENO BARBECUE SAUCE:; 2 cans (8 ounces each) tomato sauce; 2/3 cup packed brown sugar; 1/3 cup lemon juice; 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped; 2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules

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Total Time:Prep: 1 hour 35 min. Grill: 10 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Shirley Manthey

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Updated on Jul. 26, 2022

These ribs are unique because of the spicy rub and the combination of sweet brown sugar and spicy jalapeno peppers in the sauce. I always make them for my husband's birthday. —Shirley Manthey, Omaha, Nebraska

Editor's Note: Ribs may be baked and sauce may be prepared a day ahead and refrigerated. Then grill and baste for 15 minutes or until heated through and nicely glazed.

Peppers (Hot)

Wear disposable gloves when cutting hot peppers; the oils can burn skin. Avoid touching your face.

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Jalapeno Ribs

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Yield:4 servings

Prep:1 hour 35 min

Cook:10 min

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Ingredients

4 teaspoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
3-1/2 to 4 pounds pork spareribs
jalapeno barbecue sauce:

2 cans (8 ounces each) tomato sauce
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped
2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules

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Directions

1
In a small bowl, combine the first six ingredients; rub onto both sides of ribs. Place ribs, meat side up, on a rack in a foil-lined roasting pan. Bake at 325° for 1-1/2 to 1-3/4 hours or until tender.

2
Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine sauce ingredients; simmer, uncovered, for 30-40 minutes or until thickened.
3
Grill ribs, uncovered, over medium heat for 10-15 minutes or until browned, basting with sauce and turning several times. Reheat remaining sauce and serve with ribs.