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BBQ PORK RIBS WITH SWEET AND SMOKY CRANBERRY GLAZE

If you're looking to add depth and layers of flavor to your barbecued ribs, this recipe is for you.

Ingredients:

  • 1 Tbsp ground cumin

    1 Tbsp chili powder

    1 Tbsp chopped fresh rosemary

    salt and pepper to taste

    3 Lbs Baby back pork ribs

    1 Cup Cranberry Sweet and Smoky glaze

Directions:

  • Preheat grill on high with the lid closed
  • Thoroughly mix in a small bowl, cumin, chilli powder, rosemary, salt, and pepper
  • Trim the membrane sheath from the back of each rack
  • Sprinkle desired amount of the rub onto both sides of the ribs
  • To prevent the ribs from becoming too dark and spicy, do not thoroughly rub the spices into the ribs (Store the unused portion of the spice mix for future use)
  • Lightly oil grate, and lay ribs on top rack of grill. Reduce heat to low, close lid, and leave undisturbed for 1 hour. Do not lift lid at all.
  • Brush ribs with Sweet and Smoky glaze, and grill an additional 5 minutes. 

Sweet and Smoky Glaze Recipe

3/4 cup Ocean Spray® Wholeberry Cranberry Sauce

2 cups ketchup

1/4 cup vegetable oil

1 cup minced onion (charred)

2 Tbsp garlic minced

1 jalapeno pepper, ribs and seeds removed, finely mince

Pinch each of kosher salt and black pepper

1/2 Tsp cinnamon

28-oz canned crushed tomatoes

1/2 cup water

3/4 cup Worcestershire sauce

1/2 cup cider vinegar

1/4 cup molasses

2 Tbsp Dijon mustard

1 cup dark brown sugar, packed

1 Tbsp chilli powder

2 tsp coarsely ground black pepper

1/2 tsp ground allspice

Directions:

  1. Cut onions into rings ½ inch thick
  2. Roast on high heat until blackened. Cool and dice.
  3. Pour oil into a large saucepan and set over medium-high heat
  4. Add onions and jalapenos and season with a pinch of salt and pepper and cook until soft and starting to brown
  5. Add the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds
  6. Add all remaining ingredients
  7. Bring to a boil, then lower heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes (or until desired consistency is reached)
  8. Puree in blender when cool

Keeps for one month in a tightly sealed container in the refrigerator

Best made with:
Ocean Spray® Wholeberry Cranberry Sauce