BBQ Jerk Ribs! | Chuds BBQ

Introduction

Experience a taste of the Caribbean with these flavorful BBQ Jerk Ribs, featuring pork spare ribs marinated in a spicy jerk paste, smoked to perfection, and paired with traditional Caribbean Johnny Cakes. This dish captures the vibrant flavors of Caribbean BBQ, making it a true feast for the senses.

Ingredients

🐖 2 racks of full spare ribs (from the local grocery store with nice marbling)
🧂 Kosher salt

Jerk Marinade

🧄 5 cloves garlic
🧅 1 white onion
🧅 1 bunch of green onions (scallions)
🌶️ 8-10 habanero peppers
🍬 3 tbsp brown sugar
🌿 2 tbsp dried thyme
🍋 Juice of 2 limes
🥄 3 tbsp soy sauce Pearl River Bridge Golden Label Superior Dark Soy Sauce
🌿 2 tbsp allspice berries (toasted & ground)
🌶️ 2 tbsp black peppercorns (toasted & ground)
🛢️ 1/2 cup vegetable oil (generic)

Jerk Rub

🌿 2 tbsp whole allspice berries Allspice Whole brand
🌿 1 tsp whole cloves Frontier Co-op brand
🌶️ 2 tsp habanero powder
🧄 2 tbsp granulated garlic
🧅 2 tbsp granulated onion
🌿 1 tbsp ground cumin
🌿 3 tbsp dried thyme
🌶️ 3 tbsp black pepper
🧂 3 tbsp kosher salt
🍬 Pinch of sugar

Rib Glaze/Sauce

🥣 Leftover jerk marinade
🧄 Homemade chicken stock (labeled "Chx Stock")
💧 Water
🧈 ~1 stick (8 tbsp) cold butter
🧂 Pinch of salt
🥄 Splash of apple cider vinegar Heinz
🍬 Pinch of sugar

Caribbean Johnny Cakes

🥣 All-purpose flour
🥛 Baking powder
🧂 Kosher salt
🍬 Granulated sugar
🧈 Softened butter
💧 Water
🛢️ Oil for deep frying

Instructions

1- Rib Preparation:

Remove spare ribs from packaging, pat dry, and trim any excess meat and cartilage.
Season both sides with kosher salt.

2- Jerk Marinade Preparation:

Roughly chop white onion, green onions, habaneros, and garlic.
Toast black peppercorns and allspice berries, then grind.
Blend onions, garlic, habaneros, brown sugar, lime juice, soy sauce, thyme, and spices into a coarse paste. Drizzle in oil while blending.

3- Rib Marination:

Place ribs in a hotel pan, coat thoroughly with marinade, cover, and refrigerate overnight.

4- Jerk Rub Preparation:

Grind allspice berries and cloves, mix with remaining rub ingredients in a bowl, and whisk well.

5- Rib Smoking:

Prepare smoker with Fogo lump charcoal and maintain at 300°F.
Smoke marinated ribs, turning once, for 2.5-3 hours until the internal temperature is 185-190°F.

6- Rib Glaze Preparation:

Simmer leftover marinade with chicken stock for a few minutes.
Stir in butter, vinegar, salt, and sugar off-heat.

7- Final Rib Cook & Rest:

Glaze ribs with warm sauce, wrap in foil, and return to the smoker for 30 minutes.
Rest ribs before slicing.

8- Caribbean Johnny Cakes Preparation:

Mix flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar. Work in butter, then add water to form a dough.
Rest dough balls on a baking sheet.
Flatten and fry dough at 350-375°F until golden and puffy.

9- Slicing and Serving: