Best 8 Sweet And Spicy Jerk Ribs Recipes

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Indulge in a tantalizing culinary journey with our Sweet and Spicy Jerk Ribs, a symphony of flavors that will leave your taste buds dancing. This delectable dish combines the bold, aromatic flavors of Jamaican jerk seasoning with the succulent tenderness of pork ribs, resulting in a mouthwatering experience like no other.

Prepare to embark on a delightful adventure with our curated collection of recipes, each offering a unique twist on the classic jerk ribs. From the traditional Jamaican-style ribs, exploding with the vibrant flavors of allspice, thyme, and scotch bonnet peppers, to the tantalizing Korean-inspired ribs, infused with gochujang and sesame, our recipes cater to diverse palates and preferences.

For those seeking a taste of authentic Jamaican cuisine, our classic jerk ribs recipe is a must-try. The zesty marinade, made with a blend of fresh herbs, spices, and fiery peppers, penetrates deep into the ribs, infusing them with an irresistible smoky flavor. Pair these succulent ribs with our homemade jerk sauce for an unforgettable taste sensation.

If you're looking for a flavor fusion that packs a punch, our Korean-inspired jerk ribs are sure to satisfy. The marinade, a harmonious blend of gochujang, soy sauce, and ginger, creates a sweet and savory glaze that caramelizes beautifully in the oven. Serve these ribs with a side of kimchi for a complete Korean barbecue experience.

Vegetarians and vegans can also enjoy the irresistible flavors of jerk seasoning with our innovative recipes. Our grilled jerk tofu steak is a protein-packed alternative that bursts with flavor, thanks to the same aromatic jerk marinade used for the ribs. For a delightful twist, try our jerk-spiced jackfruit tacos, where tender jackfruit stands in for pulled pork, topped with a vibrant pineapple salsa.

No matter your dietary preferences, our Sweet and Spicy Jerk Ribs article has something for everyone. Embark on this culinary adventure and discover the diverse world of jerk-inspired dishes that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

JERK PORK JAMAICAN RIBS



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My jerk pork Jamaican ribs are rubbed with a mouthwatering sweet and spicy blend of scotch bonnet peppers, allspice, and thyme. This recipe is not for the faint of heart! Recipe video included.

Provided by Kevin Is Cooking

Categories     Main

Time 1h40m

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 Scotch bonnet peppers ((See Note 1))
6 garlic cloves
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1/2 cup light brown sugar
2 tbsp allspice
1 tbsp ground thyme
1 tsp nutmeg
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp red pepper flakes
2 tsp salt
1 tsp ground black pepper
3-4 lbs pork loin ribs (baby back) (or spare ribs)

Steps:

  • Using gloves, cut the tops off the Scotch bonnet peppers and put in a food processor. Do not handle without gloves. Place all other ingredients in a food processor and blend until smooth. Scrape inside of processor to get all of the rub mix and pour into a small bowl.
  • Clean the ribs up by removing the back membrane then with gloves, rub jerk sauce all over ribs. Wrap the ribs back up in the butcher's paper (it has a great wax interior side to keep juices from dripping out), and seal with aluminum foil or in a re-sealable plastic bag. Place in the refrigerator for 8 hours or up to 24 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 554 kcal, Carbohydrate 21 g, Protein 44 g, Fat 31 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Cholesterol 167 mg, Sodium 931 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 18 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SWEET-AND-SPICY BABY BACK RIBS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 1h50m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/3 cup rice vinegar (not seasoned)
3 1-pound racks baby back pork ribs
Juice of 1 lemon
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup lager-style beer
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
8 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon chipotle chile powder
1 cup Thai sweet chile sauce (such as Mae Ploy)
2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Put the ribs meat-side down on a cutting board. Insert a paring knife between the membrane and the bones on one end of each rack, then loosen the membrane and pull it off. Rub the ribs with the lemon juice and sprinkle evenly with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Place the ribs bone-side down in a large roasting pan, then add the beer. Cover tightly with foil, transfer to the oven and roast until the meat pulls away from the bone, about 1 hour.
  • Meanwhile, make the sauce: Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat; add the garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly golden, about 2 minutes. Add the chile powder and cook 1 minute. Stir in the chile sauce, brown sugar, vinegar and 1 cup water and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is thickened and reduced by half, about 40 minutes. Remove the ribs from the oven; increase the temperature to 400 degrees F. Uncover the pan; carefully pour out the cooking liquid. Stir 1/4 cup cooking liquid into the sauce, then discard the rest of the liquid. Generously brush the ribs with the sauce. Return the pan to the oven and continue roasting, uncovered, until the ribs are golden brown and tender, about 35 minutes. Transfer the ribs to a cutting board and slice, then return to the roasting pan. Pour the remaining sauce on top and toss. Photograph by Anna Williams

SWEET AND SPICY JERK RIBS



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This no-fuss recipe takes just minutes to prepare. With its sweet, fruity sauce, these ribs will become an anytime favorite for the whole family. -Geri Lesch, New Pork Richey, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 6h10m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

4-1/2 pounds pork baby back ribs
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/3 cup Caribbean jerk seasoning
3 cups honey barbecue sauce
3 tablespoons apricot preserves
2 tablespoons honey

Steps:

  • Cut ribs into serving-size pieces; brush with oil and rub with jerk seasoning. Place in a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker. Combine the remaining ingredients; pour over ribs., Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until meat is tender. Skim fat from sauce before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1082 calories, Fat 61g fat (21g saturated fat), Cholesterol 220mg cholesterol, Sodium 2498mg sodium, Carbohydrate 77g carbohydrate (64g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 45g protein.

SWEET AND SAVORY RIBS



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My husband, Randy, and I love barbecue ribs, but with our busy schedules, we rarely have time to fire up the grill. So we let the slow cooker do the work for us. By the time we get home from work, the ribs are tender, juicy and ready to devour.-Kandy Bingham, Green River, Wyoming

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 8h10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 large onion, chopped
4 pounds boneless country-style pork ribs
1 bottle (18 ounces) honey barbecue sauce
1/3 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup spicy brown mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Place onion in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Top with ribs. In a small bowl, combine remaining ingredients; pour over ribs. Cook, covered, on low 8-9 hours or until meat is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 509 calories, Fat 21g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 130mg cholesterol, Sodium 945mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 40g protein.

SWEET-AND-SPICY RIBS



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Provided by Carla Lalli Music

Categories     Kid-Friendly     Pork Rib     Grill/Barbecue     Bon Appétit     Small Plates

Yield 8 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 cup (packed) light brown sugar
1/4 cup smoked paprika
2 tablespoons cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons garlic powder
3 tablespoons kosher salt, plus more
2 St. Louis-style pork ribs (3-4 pounds each)
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
Vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°F. Combine brown sugar, paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, and 3 tablespoons salt in a small bowl; set aside 1/4 cup spice mixture.
  • Pat ribs dry with paper towels and rub with remaining spice mixture, massaging into crevices. Wrap each rack in a double layer of foil, crimping edges to seal tightly. Place each foil packet on a rimmed baking sheet and bake until meat is fork-tender at the thickest part but not falling off the bone, 2-3 hours. Let cool.
  • Tear open a corner of each foil packet and carefully pour juices from ribs into a large heatproof measuring cup. Let juices settle, then spoon fat from surface and discard.
  • Heat butter in a medium saucepan over medium, stirring often, until it foams, then browns (do not burn), 5-8 minutes. Add juices from ribs and 1/4 cup reserved spice mixture and bring to a simmer. Cook until reduced by one-third, 15-20 minutes. Remove sauce from heat, add vinegar, and season with salt.
  • Prepare grill for medium-high heat; oil grate. Remove ribs from foil and grill, basting with sauce and turning occasionally, until charred in spots, 5-7 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest 10 minutes. Slice between ribs and serve with remaining sauce.
  • Do Ahead
  • Ribs can be baked 1 day ahead; let cool in foil, then chill. Bring to room temperature before grilling. Sauce can be made 1 day ahead; cover and chill. Reheat over low.

JERKY LOVER'S JERKY - SWEET, HOT AND SPICY!



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If you love hot and sweet we're confident this will be your favorite. An ultimate treat for family outings, sporting events, camping or hiking trips. Pineapple juice is the key that ties the flavors together. Go easy on the black and red pepper as the flavor goes a long ways!

Provided by DIXYCHIK

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Meat and Poultry     Jerky Recipes

Time 5h10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon garlic powder
2 teaspoons cracked black pepper, or to taste
1 pound lean beef sirloin tip, sliced into 1/8 inch strips
½ cup brown sugar
⅔ cup soy sauce
¼ cup teriyaki sauce
¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
⅓ cup balsamic vinegar
5 tablespoons liquid smoke flavoring
½ cup pineapple juice
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste

Steps:

  • In a small bowl or cup, mix together the onion powder, garlic powder, and some cracked black pepper. Season the meat lightly, using only part of the mixture. Reserve the remaining spices. Place into an airtight plastic container or bowl, and refrigerate.
  • In a saucepan over medium heat, mix together the brown sugar, soy sauce, teriyaki sauce, Worcestershire sauce, balsamic vinegar, liquid smoke flavoring and pineapple juice. Heat until the brown sugar has completely dissolved. Refrigerate marinade until cool.
  • Pour cooled marinade over the seasoned meat, and mix by hand to coat. Seal the bowl, and refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
  • Arrange the beef strips on the rack of a dehydrator, and sprinkle with a little bit more of the spice mixture and red pepper flakes if using. Dry for 5 hours, or to your desired dryness.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 526.6 calories, Carbohydrate 47.4 g, Cholesterol 60.3 mg, Fat 27.5 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 23.3 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, Sodium 3319.4 mg, Sugar 38.9 g

SWEET AND SPICY SHORT RIBS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 6h20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons ancho chile powder
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh thyme
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
4 pounds bone-in short ribs (about 2 inches thick)
3/4 cup apple butter
1/4 cup yellow mustard
1/4 cup ketchup
1 cup apple cider
3 carrots, thinly sliced
5 scallions (white and light green parts only), thinly sliced
Cornbread, for serving

Steps:

  • Combine the flour, brown sugar, chile powder, garlic, thyme, 2 teaspoons salt and a few grinds of pepper in a small bowl. Sprinkle all over the short ribs and rub into the meat. Arrange the ribs in a single layer in a 6-quart slow cooker. Sprinkle any of the remaining flour mixture on top.
  • Whisk the apple butter, mustard, ketchup and cider in a medium microwave-safe bowl. Microwave until very hot, then transfer to the slow cooker. Cover and cook on high, 4 hours.
  • Using tongs, turn the ribs in the sauce to coat, then remove to a bowl. Skim off the fat from the sauce (there will be quite a bit), then return the ribs to the sauce and add the carrots and scallions. Cover and cook on high, 2 more hours. Serve with cornbread.

JERK BABY BACK RIBS WITH PINEAPPLE SALSA



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Learn to make the best jerk baby back ribs on the grill from this recipe from Tanya Holland.

Provided by Tanya Holland

Categories     Pork Rib     Pork     Meat     Grill/Barbecue     Pineapple     Summer     Chile Pepper     Cinnamon

Yield Serves 4 to 6

Number Of Ingredients 33

Jerk Marinade
1 large red onion, cut into ¼-in/6-mm slices
¾ cup (180 mL) soy sauce
¾ cup (180 mL) vegetable oil
½ cup (120 mL) apple cider vinegar
½ cup (120 mL) water
1 jalapeño chile, sliced
Habanero Vinegar
½ habanero chile, stemmed and seeded
⅓ cup (80 mL) white wine vinegar
Pineapple Glaze
Two 6 oz. (180-mL) cans pineapple juice
¼ cup (50 g) firmly packed brown sugar
Pineapple Salsa
½ pineapple, diced
1 small red onion, diced
3 small jalapeño chiles, diced
⅓ cup (55 g) diced red bell pepper
⅓ cup (8 g) chopped fresh cilantro
2 Tbsp. canola oil
Juice of 1 lime
Kosher salt
Jerk Spice Rub
2 Tbsp. garlic powder
2 Tbsp. onion powder
1 Tbsp. ground allspice
1 Tbsp. kosher salt
2 tsp. grated nutmeg
2 tsp. cascabel or ancho chile powder
2 tsp. ground cinnamon
2 tsp. ground cayenne pepper
1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
Two 2-lb (910 g) racks baby back ribs

Steps:

  • To make the jerk marinade: In a medium bowl, combine the onion, soy sauce, oil, vinegar, water, and jalapeño. (To make ahead, refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days.)
  • To make the habanero vinegar: In a food processor, com¬bine the habanero chile and vinegar and purée until smooth. Pour into a small bowl. (To make ahead, refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 1 month.)
  • To make the pineapple glaze: In a small saucepan, combine the pineapple juice and brown sugar. Bring to a boil over medium heat and cook until sauce is thick and reduced to about one-third, about 15 minutes. (To make ahead, refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days.)
  • To make the pineapple salsa: In a medium bowl, combine the pineapple, onion, jalapeños, bell pepper, cilantro, oil, and lime juice. Season with salt. (To make ahead, refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 8 hours.)
  • To make the jerk spice rub: In a small bowl, combine the garlic powder, onion powder, allspice, salt, nutmeg, chile powder, cinnamon, cayenne, and black pepper in a small bowl.
  • Use a butter knife to pry the membrane off the bone side of the ribs. Once you get a piece of the membrane loose, grab it with a paper towel and pull it toward the other end of the slab to remove it. Rub the Jerk Spice Rub evenly over the ribs. Arrange the ribs in a 15-by-10-in/38-by-25-cm baking pan. Pour the Jerk Marinade over the ribs, turning to coat both sides. Cover baking pan with aluminum foil and refrigerate for at least 6 hours and up to 24 hours.
  • Remove ribs from marinade, letting the excess drip off. Transfer the ribs to a baking sheet and allow to come to room temperature, about 30 minutes. Brush with the Habanero Vinegar.
  • To cook ribs using a charcoal grill: Prepare grill for indirect cooking over medium heat. Place a shallow metal pan filled with water in the center of the grill and arrange the hot coals around it. Lightly oil the grill grates. Place the ribs on the grate directly above the water-filled pan, cover the grill, and cook until tender, 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Add coals as needed to maintain medium heat.
  • To cook ribs using a gas grill: Preheat the grill with all the burners on high. Lightly oil the grill grates. Place the ribs on the grate, turn off the burner directly under the ribs, and reduce the other burners to medium heat. Cover the grill and cook until tender, 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
  • After 45 minutes, brush the ribs with some of the Pineapple Glaze, and brush them two or three times before serving. Do not flip the ribs during cooking. When the ribs are done, they will be well browned and the meat will have shrunk back from the ends of the bones. Transfer ribs to a cutting board and let stand 5 minutes before cutting rack into individual ribs. Serve warm with the Pineapple Salsa.

Tips:

  • To ensure tender and juicy ribs, choose high-quality pork ribs, preferably baby back or spare ribs.
  • Make sure to remove the thin membrane on the back of the ribs before cooking to allow the marinade to penetrate deeply.
  • For a more flavorful marinade, use a combination of sweet and spicy ingredients, such as brown sugar, honey, ginger, garlic, and Scotch bonnet peppers.
  • Allow the ribs to marinate for at least 4 hours, or overnight, to maximize the absorption of flavors.
  • Preheat your grill or oven to the desired temperature before cooking the ribs.
  • Cook the ribs slowly over indirect heat to prevent them from drying out.
  • Baste the ribs with the remaining marinade or a barbecue sauce during the cooking process to keep them moist and flavorful.
  • Check the internal temperature of the ribs using a meat thermometer to ensure that they are cooked to your desired doneness.
  • Let the ribs rest for a few minutes before serving to allow the juices to redistribute.

Conclusion:

With the right combination of sweet and spicy flavors, tender meat, and a touch of smokiness, these Jamaican jerk ribs are a delightful culinary experience that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you're hosting a backyard barbecue or simply enjoying a cozy meal at home, these ribs are sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Remember to marinate the ribs for maximum flavor, cook them slowly over indirect heat, and baste them with a flavorful sauce during the cooking process. Once you've mastered this recipe, feel free to experiment with different jerk seasoning blends and cooking methods to create your own unique version of this classic Jamaican dish.

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