Smoked Ribs with Maple Habanero Glaze! | El Yucateco Ribs with Glaze Recipe

maple syrup

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: honey

Agave syrup is lower in calories, while honey is often more affordable.

pork ribs

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken thighs are leaner, while pork shoulder is a more budget-friendly option.

Remove the membrane from the back of the baby back ribs.

Evenly coat the ribs with salt, pepper, garlic, and paprika individually.

Preheat the pellet cooker to 275°F (135°C).

Place the ribs on the cooker and cook for roughly 4 hours, checking for doneness.

Prepare the glaze by combining maple syrup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, ketchup, butter, and El Yucateco red hot sauce in a saucepan.

Cook the glaze on low heat for 15 to 30 minutes until the ingredients melt and flavors combine.

After about 3.5 hours of cooking, apply the glaze to the ribs.

Continue cooking the ribs for an additional 20 to 30 minutes after glazing.

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

Slice the ribs and serve.

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