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Two pieces of cooked, bone-in meat with a pink center and browned edges are placed on a round, off-white ceramic plate atop a dark wooden surface.

Baby Back Ribs with Chili-Infused Honey

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Baby back ribs dry-brined, smoked low and slow, then wrapped and glazed with chili-infused honey. Tender, sticky, and balanced with sweet heat.
Active Time 8 hours 45 minutes
Total Time 9 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, BBQ
Calories: 153

Ingredients
  

  • 1 rack baby back ribs
  • kosher salt
  • ½ cup honey
  • 2 tablespoon dried chili peppers
  • 4 tablespoon tbsp apple cider vinegar

Equipment

  • Smoker or oven
  • Wire Rack
  • Sheet Pan
  • LEVO Infuser
  • Small pot
  • Silicone brush
  • Heavy-duty aluminum foil
  • Meat Thermometer

Method
 

  1. Season the ribs generously with kosher salt on all sides.
  2. Place on a wire rack set over a sheet pan and refrigerate uncovered overnight.
  3. Add dried chili peppers to the pod of your LEVO Infuser.
  4. Pour honey into the reservoir — just enough to submerge the chili.
  5. Set the temperature to 105°F and the timer to 2 hours, then press Infuse.
  6. Once finished, dispense the infused honey into an airtight container and set aside.
  7. Preheat your smoker to 185°F (or oven to 200°F).
  8. Place the ribs on the grates, meat side up.
  9. Cook 7–8 hours or until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  10. Remove from heat and set aside.
  11. Increase smoker (or oven) temperature to 350°F.
  12. Add infused honey to a small pot over medium heat and bring to a simmer.
  13. Add apple cider vinegar to taste, stirring to combine.
  14. Place ribs meat side down on a sheet of heavy-duty aluminum foil.
  15. Baste all over with the chili-honey glaze using a silicone brush.
  16. Wrap tightly, ensuring the foil is airtight.
  17. Return to the smoker (or oven) and cook 45 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 205°F.
  18. Remove and rest, still wrapped, for 15 minutes.
  19. Unwrap, slice between the bones, and serve with additional glaze on the side.

Nutrition

Calories: 153kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 1gFat: 0.4gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.04gSodium: 8mgPotassium: 160mgFiber: 2gSugar: 38gVitamin A: 1958IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 1mg

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