Mojo Ribs
These Mojo Glazed Ribs combine smoky spare ribs with a citrus butter glaze made from orange, lime, marmalade, and spice. Finished with a glossy set and a clean bite, they deliver bold flavor without a heavy sauce.
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Servings: 6 People
Calories: 383kcal
Equipment
- Masterbuilt Gravity Fed 1050 Or other smoker.
- Charcoal
- Applewood chunks
- Fire starter
- Temperature Probe
- Foil
- Small saucepan
- Stove
- Basting brush
- Spray Bottle
Ingredients
Ribs
- 2 Racks Pork Spare Ribs
- ¼ Cup Orange Juice Used as a Binder
- ¼ Cup Lime Juice Used as a Binder
- 3 tablespoon Salt/Pepper Mix Estimated
- 3 tablespoon Cumin Estimated
- 3 tablespoon Mexican Oregano Estimated
Spritz
- ¼ Cup Orange Juice
- ¼ Cup Apple Juice
- ⅛ Cup Water
Mojo Glaze
- 4 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 tablespoon oregano
- ¼ Cup Lime Juice
- 1 Cup Orange Juice
- 2 tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar
- 10 OZ Orange Marmalade
- 4 tablespoon White Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
Prep the Ribs
- Leave the membrane on and do minimal trimming.
- Season the ribs with the salt/pepper, cumin and Mexican oregano. Set the ribs aside to rest while the smoker is prepped.
Make the Mojo Glaze
- Place a saucepan over medium low heat. Add 4 tablespoons butter and melt. Stir in 1 tablespoon minced garlic and cook about 30 seconds until fragrant. Add 1 tablespoon cumin and 1 tablespoon oregano. Stir in 1 quarter cup lime juice, 1 cup orange juice, and 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar. Add the full 10 ounce jar of orange marmalade. Simmer until reduced by about one quarter to one half and thickened. Add 4 tablespoons white sugar and 2 hefty pinches of salt. Continue simmering until thick and glaze like.
Set Up the Smoker
- Set the smoker to 225°F (107°C)and add your smoking wood and let the temperature stabilize.
Smoke the Ribs
- Smoke for 2 hours at 225°F (107°C). Increase to 250°F (121°C) and cook for another 2 hours. Spritz occasionally with a mix of orange juice, apple juice, and water.
Wrap and Glaze
- When internal temperature reaches around 165°F (74°C) and the ribs have good color and flex, place them in foil with some of the spritzing solution and form a tight wrap. Brush the ribs with the mojo glaze before sealing. Return to the smoker and cook for about 1 hour.
Set the Glaze
- Remove the ribs from the wrapper and increase the temperature to 375°F (191°C). Glaze the ribs with the mojo glaze. If the glaze is too thick you can thin it out with some orange juice. Brush a layer over the ribs and cook about 10 minutes to set.
Rest and Slice
- Let the ribs rest about 20 minutes. Slice from the center. Serve as is or dip in additional mojo glaze.
Result
- Ribs with a pronounced smoke ring, a clean bite, and a sticky citrus forward glaze.
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Nutrition
Calories: 383kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 514mg | Potassium: 392mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 43g | Vitamin A: 504IU | Vitamin C: 40mg | Calcium: 130mg | Iron: 4mg
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