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Raspberry Chipolte Spare Ribs

Big Poppa’s Raspberry Chipotle Spare Ribs are a sweet and smoky masterpiece that will wow your taste buds. These ribs are seasoned with a flavorful dry rub and slow-cooked to tender perfection, allowing the rich, smoky essence to shine through. The highlight of the dish is the raspberry chipotle glaze—a perfect blend of sweet raspberries and the subtle heat of chipotle peppers, creating a mouthwatering balance of flavors. Whether you're grilling for a backyard BBQ, tailgating, or hosting a family dinner, these spare ribs are guaranteed to be a hit. Pair them with your favorite sides like coleslaw, cornbread, or grilled vegetables for a complete meal. With a unique flavor profile that combines sweet, spicy, and savory, these ribs are a standout recipe for any BBQ enthusiast looking to impress.

Raspberry Chipotle Spare Ribs

Raspberry Chipotle Spare Ribs

Big Poppa

Servings

6-8

Prep Time

2 hours

Cook Time

15-20 minutes

Cuisine

American

Category

Main Course

These are unbelievably delicious. Cook these at home by following these simple steps, enjoy!

Ingredients

  • 2 racks of ribs
  • Big Poppa Smokers Sweet Money

  • Big Poppa Smokers Jallelujah Salt

  • Apple juice or water (either one works fine)
  • Foil Paper
  • 1 cup of brown sugar
  • Agave
  • Butter
  • Blues Hog Raspberry Chipotle

  • Blues Hog Original

  • 1 cup of fresh raspberries

Directions

  1. Preheat your smoker or grill to 275 (if cooking on a gas grill cook indirect)

  2. let rest for 20 minutes.
  3. Place on cooker meat side up.
  4. Spritz with water or apple juice every 30 minutes.
  5. At 90 minute pull and get ready to foil.
  6. Foiling: Grab 2 sheets of foil (in case of tears) place 1/2 cup brown sugar and spread in the shape of the ribs.
  7. Put a stream of agave, three slices of butter, and an even layer of Blues Hog Raspberry Chipotle.
  8. Place ribs meat side down and add two slices of butter, agave, and brown sugar to the other side of the ribs.
  9. Wrap tightly and return to the cooker and cook for about 1 hour.
  10. While ribs are cooking, make your basting sauce.
  11. Mix Blues Hog Original and Blues Hog Raspberry Chipotle (even parts of both) in a saucepan and heat in medium heat.
  12. Right before you pull from the heat, add fresh raspberries and mix.
  13. Baste the ribs in the sauce.

  14. Poppa Tip: If you’re feeling like showing off your plating skills, slice the ribs and reassemble to the shape of the rack, place raspberries across the top and drizzle any extra sauce you have on the ribs, enjoy!

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