Elevate Your BBQ Game with Grilled Chili Lime Ribs

pork ribs

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken thighs are leaner, while pork shoulder is more economical.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar offers a lower glycemic index.

hot sauce

🥗Healthier: sriracha

💰Cheaper: tabasco sauce

Sriracha provides a similar heat with less vinegar.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point.

Prepare the chili lime seasoning by mixing lime juice, lime zest, canola oil, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, seasoning salt, ground cumin, black pepper, and cayenne pepper (if using) in a bowl.

Rub the seasoning mixture all over the slab of ribs, ensuring they are well coated.

Cover the ribs and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.

Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.

Remove the ribs from the refrigerator and let them come to room temperature.

Place the ribs on the grill, bone side down, and cook for 5-7 minutes until grill marks appear.

Flip the ribs and cook for another 5-7 minutes, brushing with reserved marinade if desired.

Reduce the heat to medium and continue cooking for 30-40 minutes, turning occasionally, until ribs are tender.

While the ribs are cooking, prepare the chili lime sauce by blending lime zest, lime juice, serrano peppers, chicken broth, chopped cilantro, garlic cloves, sugar, salt, and black pepper until smooth.

Remove the ribs from the grill and let them rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

Serve the ribs with the chili lime sauce on the side.

Cooking Techniques

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