Freak'n Good Ribs

Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 105 min
Servings: 4
Yield: 4 servings

Description

This pineapple marinade for ribs works overnight to tenderize and flavor the pork meat before it is baked in the oven and grilled with BBQ sauce.

Ingredients

3 cups pineapple juice
1 1/2 cups brown sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons mustard powder
1/3 cup ketchup
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
2 teaspoons ground ginger
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 pounds baby back pork ribs
1 (18 ounce) bottle barbeque sauce

Directions

1 Mix together pineapple juice, brown sugar, mustard powder, ketchup, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, and soy sauce in a large baking dish. Season with cloves, ginger, garlic, and cayenne pepper; mix until marinade is well combined.
2 Cut ribs into serving-size pieces; place into marinade to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours to overnight, turning ribs occasionally.
3 Preheat the oven to 275 degrees F (80 degrees C).
4 Cook ribs in marinade in the preheated oven until tender, about 1 hour 30 minutes; turn ribs occasionally to ensure even cooking.
5 Preheat the grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
6 Cook ribs on the preheated grill, basting with barbecue sauce and turning frequently, until nicely glazed, 15 to 20 minutes.