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Melt in your mouth, grilled tender back ribs slathered with a unique, sweet and tart jalapeno and roasted strawberry BBQ sauce. These ribs are magically delicious and need to be part of your summer grilling line up!

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Mine was fine, other than it being 7,354.27 million degrees outside. I am seriously considering purchasing a walk-in cooler, just so I have a place to hang out for the next month or so. I’m thinking a walk-in is more feasible than shrinking my entire self so I can fit inside the freezer. Thoughts?

Other than it being blazin’ hot out, I have no complaints. It was a pretty normal weekend – a bit of work mixed with a little R& R.

Oh, and LOTS of good eats, including glorious grilled ribs, which we will get to in a second. <–I’ve heard patience is a virtue. I wouldn’t know anything about that. But, you should practice this now… or scroll down a few paragraphs I won’t judge.

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Anyways, the mister and I started watching the TV show, Preacher. Have you seen it?! If you have, what do you make of it?

It’s very weird, if you ask me. But, my other half is loving it. Which totally makes me question all of his life’s decisions, aside from his decision to marry me of course. While he and I might not always agree on what constitutes good TV, there is one thing we will always agree on: When it comes to pork, baby back ribs are where it’s at. And when it comes to baby back ribs, strawberry BBQ sauce is BOSS.

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About this strawberry bbq ribs recipe 

These ribs are all that and then some, my friends. Terrifically tender and magnificently meaty with the perfect kiss of smoky char from the grill, these strawberry ribs are *chef’s kiss*, 8th wonder of the world type delicious!

While it’s hard to go wrong with baby back ribs, its the strawberry BBQ sauce that takes these meaty bad boys right over the edge. The barbecue sauce is a combination of spicy jalapeno and roasted strawberries, and it is beyond delicious!!

If you have ever roasted strawberries before, you already know how AMAZING they taste. But, combine those beautiful berries with some classic BBQ ingredients, and throw in some ginger, balsamic and soy sauce for good measure – you end up with a sauce SO good that it almost hurts. It’s most definitely worth turning the oven on for! (100 degree weather and all.)

Sticky, tangy, savory and strawberry sweet with a hint of jalapeno spice, the sauce is completely unique and finger lickin’ good. Slather that slightly spicy, roasted strawberry jazz on some charcoal grilled ribs – BOOM. Magical deliciousness you never knew you absolutely needed in your life. Until now obviously. You can thank me later. 😉

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Tips for the best ribs with strawberry bbq sauce

  • Prepping ribs for grilling. I highly recommend you remove the layer of membrane covering the bones of the ribs. A lot of people will say removing this membrane is optional, but it really shouldn’t be. It takes about 2 minutes to remove the membrane and it will prevent the ribs from becoming chewy when cooked.
    • To remove the rib membrane, simply take a knife and insert it between the bones and membrane to create a pocket or “tab” to pull on. Then, use your fingers to pull the membrane from the bone. Most of the time it will come off in one clean pull.
  • Rub generously: The spice rub mixture in the recipe card yields enough for exactly 2 racks of ribs. Be generous and massage the rub into the ribs.
  • Heat level: If you prefer a very mild sauce, remove all the seeds and ribs in the jalapenos before proceeding with the recipe. Alternatively, keep the ribs and seeds if you prefer a spicy barbecue sauce.
  • The secret to juicy, grilled ribs in record time is aluminum foil. Yes, it’s that simple. Rub the ribs with the spice seasoning, wrap them in a few sheets of aluminum foil and then place them over indirect heat on the grill. This essentially steams the ribs, which allows them to become tender and retain their moisture. It also cuts hours from the grilling process, which is a win-win. When wrapping the ribs with aluminum, use a few sheets to make sure there are no rips, holes or tears in the foil.

What sides go with bbq ribs?

Below are just a few of our favorite summer side dishes. Be sure to check out our Side Dish Menu for more delicious ideas!

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Sweltering summer days call for stuffing your face with ribs… it’s just the right thing to do when it’s 100 degrees outside. So fire up the grill and let’s get messy! I recommend you don’t wear a new white shirt.

Until next Thursday friends, cheers! To the dynamic duo of ribs and barbecue sauce!

 

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How to make ribs with strawberry bbq sauce👇

Jalapeno & Roasted Strawberry BBQ Baby Back Ribs

5 from 11 votes
Total Time: 2 hours 5 minutes
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 6
Melt in your mouth, grilled tender back ribs slathered with a unique, sweet and tart jalapeno and roasted strawberry BBQ sauce. These ribs are magically delicious and need to be part of your summer grilling line up!

Ingredients 

Instructions

  • Roast the strawberries: Cut any large strawberries in half. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper or aluminum sprayed lightly with non-stick cooking spray for easy clean up. Fold or roll up the sides of the foil on the edges to catch the juices released by strawberries when roasting. In a medium bowl toss strawberries with sugar until thoroughly coated. Transfer the strawberries to the sheet pan and spread them out in an even layer. Roast in the oven for 20 minutes, or until they start to caramelize. Remove from oven and set aside.
  • Make the BBQ Sauce: Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, for 4-5 minutes. Add in the jalapenos and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are translucent, about 3-5 additional minutes. Add in the garlic and ginger. Cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Stir in the strawberries and remaining BBQ sauce ingredients. Bring to a boil over high heat and immediately reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer, stirring occasionally, for 15-20 minutes, or until sauce is dark and ingredients are incorporated. Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Use an immersion blender, or transfer to a blender in batches, and puree. Taste and adjust for seasoning with salt and pepper. Let cool and set aside. Or, store in refrigerator, covered, until ready to use.
  • Meanwhile, prepare the ribs: Rinse the ribs in cool water to remove any film from packaging. Remove the membrane from the underside of ribs – insert a butter knife under the membrane, and using your fingers, tear/peel membrane from ribs and discard. Trim any excess fat from both sides of ribs.
  • Apply the ribs: In a small bowl mix together all the ingredients for dry rub. Generously apply the rub to both sides of ribs. Triple wrap the ribs in aluminum foil tightly to prevent leakage, being careful not to puncture foil.
  • Prepare the grill: Put about half a chimney of unlit coals and top with another half a chimney of fully lit coals in your grill. Heat grill to 300 degrees F.
  • Grill: Put the aluminum wrapped ribs on the grill, over indirect heat, with meaty side facing up. Grill for 1 ½ hours. Remove foil and discard. Test ribs for doneness, using the “bend test” – pick up a slab with tongs and bounce it gently, if the surface cracks, the ribs are done.
  • Apply BBQ sauce: Return ribs to grill, meaty side down, and use a brush to generously apply BBQ sauce to top of ribs. Grill for 5 minutes. Flip ribs over (so meaty side is facing up) and continue to grill for 5-10 minutes, generously brushing with BBQ sauce.
  • Remove ribs from grill and serve with additional BBQ sauce on side.

Notes

*Keep the seeds and ribs in all of the jalapenos for a spicy BBQ sauce. Keep the seeds and ribs in half of the jalapenos for a mild BBQ sauce.
*BBQ sauce will keep, covered and stored in the refrigerator for 5 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 236kcal    Carbohydrates: 53g    Protein: 2g    Fat: 3g    Sodium: 3045mg    Potassium: 363mg    Fiber: 3g    Sugar: 46g    Vitamin A: 1625IU    Vitamin C: 56.8mg    Calcium: 59mg    Iron: 1.7mg

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