Baby Back Ribs with Tamarind Glaze

Baby Back Ribs with Tamarind Glaze

americanmadegrills.com

It's summertime, and that means the barbecue season is in full form! Baby back ribs are a beloved summer tradition for many and a little intimidating for some. We'll guide you through preparing...

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Cooking tools:

  • Dutch oven
  • Side burner
  • Stove
  • Grill
  • Baking sheet
  • Serving platter
  • Measuring cup
  • Mixing bowl
  • Fine-mesh sieve
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Spoon
  • Tongs
  • Measuring spoon
  • Refrigerator

Ingredients

  • 2 racks baby back pork ribs (3½–4 pounds total), halved crosswise
  • 5 ounces ginger, peeled, chopped
  • 1 orange wedge (about ⅛ of orange)
  • 5 pods of star anise
  • 2½ cups unfiltered apple juice
  • 1 tablespoon Diamond Crystal or 2 teaspoons Morton kosher salt
  • 6 habanero chiles, halved lengthwise, seeds removed if desired, divided
  • ¼ cup plus ⅓ (lightly packed) light brown sugar
  • ½ cup ketchup
  • ⅓ cup apple cider vinegar
  • ¼ cup tamarind concentrate
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • Vegetable oil (for the grill)
  • Kosher salt
  • 1 Persian cucumber, thinly sliced
  • ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
  • ½ serrano chile, very thinly sliced
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
  • Micro cilantro and/or cilantro sprigs and lime wedges (for serving)

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