Luau Ribs

Get ready to transport your taste buds to a tropical paradise with these irresistible Luau Ribs! This Hawaiian-inspired recipe starts with tender, fall-off-the-bone pork baby back ribs, rubbed with a savory blend of spices and slow-cooked to perfection. The real star is the luscious pineapple BBQ glaze, a tantalizing mix of sweet pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, and a hint of heat from Sriracha. After baking, the ribs are caramelized under the broiler or on the grill for a sticky, charred finish, then garnished with vibrant green onions and nutty sesame seeds for a visually stunning presentation. Perfect for backyard gatherings or a tropical-themed dinner, these Luau Ribs will have everyone coming back for seconds!

Nutriscore Rating: 47/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:180 mins

Total Time:200 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 pounds Pork baby back ribs
• 2 tablespoons Salt
• 1 tablespoon Black pepper
• 1 tablespoon Garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon Paprika
• 1 cup Pineapple juice
• 0.5 cup Soy sauce
• 0.5 cup Brown sugar
• 0.5 cup Ketchup
• 0.25 cup Honey
• 1 teaspoon Ginger, grated
• 1 teaspoon Sriracha sauce
• 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons Water
• 2 stalks Green onions (for garnish)
• 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds (for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).

Step 2

Prepare the ribs by removing the silver skin membrane on the underside of the ribs. Pat them dry with paper towels.

Step 3

In a small bowl, mix together the salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Rub this spice mixture evenly over the ribs on both sides.

Step 4

Wrap the seasoned ribs tightly in aluminum foil and place them on a baking sheet, meat side up. Bake in the preheated oven for about 2.5 hours, or until the ribs are tender.

Step 5

While the ribs are cooking, make the pineapple BBQ glaze. In a saucepan, combine pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, ketchup, honey, grated ginger, and Sriracha sauce. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.

Step 6

In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with water to create a slurry. Slowly whisk the slurry into the simmering sauce and continue cooking for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens. Remove from heat and set aside.

Step 7

After the ribs have baked, carefully remove them from the oven and discard the foil. Preheat your grill or broiler to high heat.

Step 8

Brush the ribs generously with the pineapple BBQ glaze, then grill or broil them for 5-7 minutes, flipping once and brushing with more glaze, until the glaze has caramelized and the ribs are sticky and slightly charred.

Step 9

Remove the ribs from the grill or broiler and let them rest for 5 minutes. Slice into individual ribs.

Step 10

Serve the ribs on a platter, garnished with sliced green onions and sesame seeds. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2577.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	6232.6

Total Fat 441.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 160.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 1705.5mg	0%
Sodium 20893.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 217.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.9g	0%
Total Sugars 177.4g
Protein 397.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 698.6mg	0%
Iron 28.4mg	0%
Potassium 6152.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 61.8%

Protein: 24.7%

Carbs: 13.5%