Smoky Chipotle Iberico Pork Ribs
Drogo
2-4
30 minutes
180 minutes
These smoky Iberico pork ribs are made for the BBQ. Rich, beautifully marbled and naturally succulent, Iberico pork is particularly well suited to long, slow cooking, allowing the fat to render gradually while keeping the ribs wonderfully tender. Coated in a smoky chipotle rub and cooked slowly over charcoal, these Iberico ribs develop a deliciously deep, savoury flavour with a gentle kick of spice.
This Iberico ribs recipe is a great choice for summer BBQs and relaxed outdoor cooking. Whether you're using Iberico pork spare ribs or another cut of Iberico ribs, the key is to maintain a low, steady heat throughout cooking. Good-quality charcoal will give the ribs a clean, smoky flavour, while topping up the coals as needed helps maintain the temperature.
If you're short on time, there is also a quicker way to prepare these Iberico pork ribs. Simmer the ribs for around an hour before applying the chipotle rub and finishing them on the BBQ. While the slow-cooked method gives the best depth of flavour, the faster method is ideal when you want tender BBQ ribs without spending all day at the grill.
Ingredients
2 racks Iberico pork ribs
4 tablespoons Pitmaster Rub
1 jar Chipotle and Bourbon BBQ Sauce
Directions
Step 1, Trim any loose pieces of fat from the ribs, then turn them over and remove any thin membrane from the bone side - this is thin and papery, so once you prise it up you will be able to pull it off with your hands.
Step 2, Lightly coat the ribs with the rub and leave them to sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
Step 3, Set up your barbecue for indirect cooking. Cook the ribs, bone side down, on the opposite side of the barbecue to the coals for 1.5 hours. Aim to keep the barbecue heat low during this time.
Step 4, After this time, swap the position of the ribs around for even cooking and brush the ribs with a little of the BBQ sauce. Close the lid and continue cooking on low heat for another hour and a half.
Step 5, Glaze the ribs again on both sides, then cook for another 15 minutes. The ribs are done when they begin to break in the middle of the rack when you pick them up with your tongs.
Step 6, Serve with some of the extra BBQ sauce and plenty of napkins!
