Get ready for a culinary adventure that promises to delight your taste buds! Our mouthwatering ribs offer a decadent barbecue experience featuring a luscious sauciness complemented by delightful hints of apples. Each savory bite introduces you to irresistibly chewy apple bits, elevating this dish to an unparalleled level of yumminess. Brace yourself for a flavor explosion that’s sure to leave you craving more!
Our barbecue ribs deliver a unique blend of flavors, combining the rich sauciness of barbecue with the refreshing sweetness of apples. It’s a culinary masterpiece that captures the essence of indulgence.
Chewy Apple Bits for Extra Delight
With every bite, savor the delight of irresistibly chewy apple bits that add a surprising and enjoyable texture to the ribs. The marriage of savory and sweet creates a symphony of flavors that will leave your taste buds dancing.
The Cooking Process
A Fusion of Techniques: Instant Pot and Grill
Two step cooking process; starts off in an instant pot for almost fall off the bone ribs then, they’re finished off on the grill to achieve that unbeatable smoky flavor. This culinary technique combines the convenience of modern cooking with the classic appeal of grilling, resulting in the best of both worlds within one mouthwatering dish.
Inspired by a Barbecue Champion
This recipe was originally inspired from barbecue champion Chris Lilly, renowned for his expertise in grilling.
The Magic Unveiled
Flavor Explosion Guaranteed
Prepare yourself for a flavor explosion that transcends ordinary barbecue experiences. The apple-infused element, combined with the grill’s smokiness, creates a symphony of tastes that will linger on your palate, leaving an unforgettable impression.
Perfect for Every Occasion
This recipe is great for any occasion, weather it’s a backyard barbecue, a family gathering, or a special celebration, our apple-infused barbecue ribs are the perfect addition to any occasion. Impress your guests with a dish that’s as flavorful as it is memorable.
Equipment
- 1 Instant Pot
- 1 Barbecue Grill
- 1 Med size pot
Ingredients
- 2 Racks pork ribs About 4 pounds total
Dry Rub
- ½ cup Dark brown sugar 1/4 cup will be used in the apple cider mixture.
- 4 teaspoons Garlic salt
- 4 teaspoons Pure ancho chile powder
- 2 teaspoons Salt
- 1 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon Celery salt
- ¼ teaspoon Cayenne pepper
- ¼ teaspoon Cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon Freshly ground white pepper
Apple Cider Mixture
- ½ cup Apple cider Non alcoholic version
- ¼ cup Apple jelly Melted
- ¼ cup Honey
Other
- 1 cup Prepared barbecue sauce
- 1 Apple Peeled, corded and cut into small cubes
Instructions
Dry Rub Spice Mix:
- In a bowl, scoop a 1/4 cup of the dark brown sugar and mix with the garlic salt, chile powder, salt, black pepper, celery salt, cayenne, cinnamon and white pepper.
Cider Mixture:
- Transfer 1 tablespoon of the spice mix to a medium bowl and whisk in the cider, apple jelly, honey and the remaining 1/4 cup of sugar.
Rib Preparation:
- Pull the membrane off the underside of each rib rack using a towel to grasp the corner.
Putting It All Together
- Place wire trivet rack in the bottom of the instant pot.
- Transfer the seasoned pork ribs upright, with the meat side facing out.
- If you’re using one large rack of ribs, then circle them around the pot.
- Add Apple cider mixture to the bottom of the pot.
- Secure lid and close vent.
- Press “manual” or “pressure cook” and cook on high pressure for 16 minutes.
- When the timer beeps, allow the pressure to naturally release for 15 min, then turn the valve to quick release.
Amping Up The Barbecue Sauce
- Add apple cubes into med size cooking pot and add 3 – 4 tablespoons of the cooked cider mixture from the instant pot. Cook down the apples until the apple cubes are soft but still hold its form. About 8 – 10 mins pending on how small the cubes of apples are.
- *Add prepared barbecue sauce into to apple cube cider mixture. Cook down on medium heat until it's a nice and thick.
Grill Time:
- Light a grill. Place the ribs on the grill and brush with the barbecue sauce; grill over moderate heat, turning and brushing, until glazed, 15 minutes. Let rest for 10 minutes, then cut between the bones and serve.
Notes
- A thicker sauce will coat the back of a spoon more visibly, and when you run your finger through the sauce on the spoon, it should leave a distinct trail.
- When you brush a thin sample of the sauce on the ribs as it cooks, the sauce should cling to the meat rather than sliding off excessively.
Our apple-infused barbecue ribs offer a culinary journey like no other. Experience the perfect balance of sauciness, chewy apple bits, and the smoky allure of the grill. Inspired by the legendary Chris Lilly, this recipe is a testament to the fusion of tradition and innovation. Fire up the grill, and let the magic of these ribs take your barbecue experience to new heights.
Perfect Pairings for Your Apple-Glazed Ribs: Explore Ideal Wine and Beer Matches
Discover the ultimate wine and beer pairings to elevate your apple-glazed ribs experience. Opt for a bold Syrah/Shiraz for a sweet and spicy synergy or embrace the robustness of a brown ale or porter to complement the smoky flavors. Plus, consider an optional side salad to add a refreshing touch. Uncork the potential of your culinary adventure!
Wine Paring: A bold red is a great choice for ribs, and Syrah / Shiraz sweet spice is delicious with this apple glaze. Try one from California or Washington state.
Beer Paring: A nice, robust beer like a brown ale or a porter would complement the smoky, spicy flavors. The malty sweetness of the beer can balance out the heat from the chili and enhance the richness of the dish.
Optional Side salad:
- Kale and Quinoa Salad
- Coleslaw with Apple Slaw Dressing