Blackberry-Glazed Ribs
These blackberry-glazed ribs bring together the rich sweetness of blackberry jam and the smoky flavor of barbecue sauce for an unforgettable backyard barbecue favorite. Slow-cooked until tender and finished on the grill with a sticky glaze, these ribs deliver the perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
- 3 to 4 pounds baby back ribs, membrane removed (about 2 racks)
- 1 1/4 cups blackberry jam
- 3/4 cup Jimmy P's BBQ Sauce
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- In a small bowl, combine the chili powder, garlic powder, 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
- Place the ribs on a foil-lined baking sheet and season both sides evenly with the spice mixture. Wrap the ribs tightly in foil.
- Bake for 45 minutes.
- While the ribs cook, combine the blackberry jam, Jimmy P's BBQ Sauce, and lime juice in a blender. Blend until smooth.
- Transfer 1 cup of the glaze to a small serving bowl and reserve for later.
- Reduce the oven temperature to 275°F and continue cooking the ribs until the meat is tender and beginning to pull away from the bones, about 1 to 1½ hours.
- Preheat a grill to medium-high heat.
- Remove the ribs from the foil and brush generously with the remaining blackberry glaze.
- Place the ribs on the grill, meat side down. Cook while basting with additional glaze and turning occasionally until the exterior becomes sticky, caramelized, and lightly charred, about 5 to 8 minutes.
- Transfer the ribs to a cutting board and allow them to rest for a few minutes before slicing between the bones.
- Serve with the reserved blackberry barbecue sauce on the side.
Serving Tips
Serve blackberry-glazed ribs with classic barbecue sides such as coleslaw, baked beans, cornbread, or grilled corn. The sweet blackberry glaze also pairs well with roasted vegetables and potato salad. For extra flavor, drizzle a little of the reserved sauce over the ribs just before serving.
