Peaches are quite the warm-weather gift. They’re great on their own as a snack or dressed up as a dessert, or even smothered with some barbecue sauce to create some Peachy Ribs! This marvelous pairing starts with a hefty rack of baby back ribs rubbed in a sweet and spicy mix. But the magic really starts once they’re lathered in a tangy yet sugary, peach-infused sauce! Peachy Ribs are sure to become a go-to for grilling!
Ingredients
For the peach barbecue sauce:
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
- 1/3 small onion
- 2 peaches, peeled and sliced
- 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 (8-ounce) can peppers in adobo sauce
- salt, to taste
- pepper, to taste
For the rub:
- 1/4 cup salt
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 rack baby back ribs, membrane removed, trimmed
Directions
Step 1 –Heat a small saucepan over medium heat.
Step 2 –Add the oil and the onions and sauté until the onions are soft, about 3-5 minutes.
Step 3 –Add the peaches, the apple cider vinegar, 3 tablespoons of the brown sugar, and the peppers to the onions.
Step 4 –Season with the salt and the pepper.
Step 5 –Simmer the peach mixture until the peaches are soft and falling apart, for about 10 minutes.
Step 6 –Pour the peach mixture into a blender and purée until it’s smooth.
Step 7 –Preheat a gas grill to 250 degrees F.
Step 8 –In a small bowl, combine the remaining salt, the remaining brown sugar, the garlic powder, the chili powder, and the onion powder.
Step 9 –Sprinkle the rub all over the ribs and press it into both sides.
Step 10 –Wrap the rubbed ribs in foil and place them on the grill with the lid closed.
Step 11 –Cook the ribs until they are tender and can be easily pierced by a fork, but not falling off the bone, for about 1 1/2-2 hours on low heat.
Step 12 –Transfer the ribs from the grill and set them aside.
Step 13 –Turn the heat up to medium-high.
Step 14 –Carefully remove the foil from the ribs and place the rack directly on the grill.
Step 15 –Baste the rack with some of the peach barbecue sauce.
Step 16 –Grill until the ribs brown and develop a crust, about 5 minutes on each side.
Step 17 –Transfer the ribs from the grill and let them rest at least 15 minutes before cutting.
Step 18 –Plate with the remaining peach barbecue sauce and serve.
