Smoked Ribs with Strawberry-Jalapeño Glaze
Smoked Ribs with Strawberry-Jalapeño Glaze balance gentle sweetness from strawberry preserves with a lively jalapeño kick, all layered over tender baby backs and spareribs. A bold spice rub and apple juice keep the meat juicy while slow cooking adds deep, smoky character. Serve for weekend cookouts or game-day gatherings when you want ribs that finish with a sweet-heat shine.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook4 hrs 10 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyHard
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Smoked Ribs with Strawberry-Jalapeño Glaze, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 46 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 54 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 13
- Heart Health
- 53
- Metabolic
- 17
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 48
- Performance
- 30
- General Wellness
- 1
Add 3 tablespoons kosher salt, cumin, oregano, 1 tablespoon minced garlic, chili powder, 1 teaspoon black pepper, celery seeds, and thyme to a food processor bowl; pulse until combined.
- 2
Place baby back rib slabs and the sparerib rack on separate sheets of aluminum foil. Rub the spice mixture all over the ribs; fold the foil up around the ribs to form a rimmed packet. Divide the apple juice between the foil packets; fold the edges together to seal. Marinate the ribs in the refrigerator for 8 hours to overnight.
- 3
Position the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the broiler. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- 4
Arrange the jalapeños, cut-sides down, on the prepared baking sheet; broil until the skins are blackened and blistered, 5 to 8 minutes. Transfer the blackened jalapeños to a small bowl; cover tightly with plastic wrap. Let the jalapeños steam as they cool, about 20 minutes. Peel off and discard the skins.
- 5
Combine the jalapeños, onion, beer, strawberry preserves, barbecue sauce, olive oil, 2 garlic cloves, sea salt, and black pepper in a blender; blend until smooth. Pour the sauce into a container, cover with a lid, and refrigerate for 8 hours to overnight.
- 6
Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F (95 degrees C). Arrange the foil-wrapped ribs in a single layer on baking sheets.
- 7
Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour. Raise the oven temperature to 225 degrees F (110 degrees C); continue baking until the ribs are almost tender, 2 to 3 more hours.
- 8
Preheat a smoker to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).
- 9
Unwrap the baked ribs, discard the apple juice, and arrange the ribs, not stacked, on wire racks. Place the racks in the preheated smoker. Add wood chips as directed by the manufacturer. Smoke until the surface of the meat is slightly dry, 5 to 10 minutes. Continue smoking until tender, about 1 hour, brushing the sauce on the ribs every 15 minutes and flipping every 30 minutes.
- Calories 975.39 kcal High 49%
- Protein 78.2 g Good Source 156%
- Carbohydrate 11.92 g 4%
- Total Fat 65.2 g High 84%
- Saturated Fat 24.46 g High 122%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 264.32 mg High 88%
- Sodium 789.9 mg High 34%
- Dietary Fiber 1.3 g Low Source 5%
- Total Sugars 3.64 g --
- Added Sugars 1.09 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 124.36 mg Low Source 10%
- Iron 5.88 mg Good Source 33%
- Potassium 793.18 mg Moderate 17%
- Vitamin A 13.89 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 12.44 mg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Celery
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Smoked Ribs with Strawberry Jalapeño Glaze is made with 19 ingredients and serves 12. It takes about 4 hrs 25 mins and is rated hard. Key ingredients include Apple Juice, Baby Back Ribs, Barbecue Sauce, and Beer. Each serving provides about 975.39 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Smoked Ribs with Strawberry-Jalapeño Glaze made of?
- The main ingredients are Apple Juice, Baby Back Ribs, Barbecue Sauce, Beer, Black Pepper. The full list of 19 is above.
- How long does it take to make Smoked Ribs with Strawberry-Jalapeño Glaze?
- About 4 hrs 25 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 4 hrs 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 975.39 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Smoked Ribs with Strawberry-Jalapeño Glaze easy to make?
- This recipe is rated hard, with 19 ingredients and 9 steps.
- Is Smoked Ribs with Strawberry-Jalapeño Glaze healthy?
- Smoked Ribs with Strawberry-Jalapeño Glaze has an easyChef Pro health score of 36/100. Per serving, it provides 975.39 calories and 78.2 g of protein, or 156% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 789.9 mg (34% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 24.46 g (122% of the Daily Value). It contains Celery, Garlic, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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