Get grilling this summer with these sweet and spicy Honey Balsamic Chipotle Ribs. These sticky goodness are sweet with a kick of spice and will have you licking every bit of these delicious ribs!
Oh my goodness are these so flavorful and moist! The weather has been so beautiful and we’ve been firing up the grill nearly every night. I love grilling outdoors and leaving the mess behind. Plus, it’s so easy to create flavorful meals in no time flat! Try making your own homemade Barbecue Sauce or Peach Barbecue Sauce.
What makes Smithfield Marinated Fresh Pork Ribs so good?
Their ribs are hand-trimmed, extra-tender, and juicy. They also have no added hormones or steroids. So, no matter the level of experience you have in the kitchen or at the grill, your pork is sure to impress! Smithfield Ribs are my secret weapon for grilling perfect ribs each and every time! And, having been raised on a small farm where we produced our own pork, this is so very important to me.
Championship Pitmasters use Smithfield Fresh Pork in their competitions and on their own backyard grills. Because they know the quality of the meat matters most, which is why they use Smithfield Fresh Pork.
What temperature do you cook ribs on the grill?
Heat your gas or charcoal grill to medium (about 300 degrees F) Sprinkle with desired seasonings. Grill for about 1 1/2 to 2 hours over indirect heat until tender. Baste with honey balsamic chipotle barbecue sauce during the last 30 minutes or so and cook over direct heat, on low to medium. Carefully watch the ribs so they do not burn. Use tongs to turn the ribs frequently and baste with additional sauce as they finish cooking.
Whether you’re using a charcoal or gas grill, your results will be excellent!
I mean, how good do these ribs look?! Also try my Whiskey Marinated Steak, Best Marinade for Chicken, Citrus Marinated Chicken, and Whiskey Grilled Chicken.
Smithfield Fresh Pork is perfect any night on the grill, whether a great weeknight meal or getting together to barbecue with family and friends. Get grilling outdoors and enjoy the nice weather! I’m excited about hosting many backyard gatherings this summer! We love making Homemade Bruschetta for family picnics too!
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How do you grill corn on the grill?
I bought corn that was partially shucked, so the silk was removed. I simply wrapped 4 ears in aluminum foil and placed them on the grill with my ribs. Rotate the package of corn a few times as it cooks. The aluminum foil helps steam the corn and keeps it moist. Cook in the foil for about 20-25 minutes. Then unwrap and set the corn directly on the grill to get some great grill marks. Use rubber tipped tongs to easily turn the corn!
Take the corn off the grill and top with Parmesan herb butter: 2 tablespoons thyme and rosemary leaves minced mixed with 1 stick butter and 3 tablespoons Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately with your ribs!
More Pork recipes:
Maple Balsamic Glazed Pork Chops
Don’t forget to let me know how you like these ribs by leaving a comment! I’d love to hear what you’re cooking on the grill!
Honey Balsamic Chipotle Ribs
Get to grilling this summer with these delicious Honey Balsamic Chipotle Ribs. Sticky sweet honey goodness and a kick of spice with Chipotle peppers.
Ingredients
- 1 package Smithfield Extra Tender St Louis Style Ribs or Back Ribs
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 cups barbecue sauce your favorite brand
- 1/2 teaspoon ground chipotle pepper
- 3/4 cup balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- Heat your gas or charcoal grill to medium (about 300 degrees F). Sprinkle both sides of the ribs with brown sugar, salt, and black pepper. Gently rub in with your fingers. Grill for about 1 1/2 to 2 hours over indirect heat until ribs are tender. Use tongs to turn the ribs about every 20 minutes or so.
In a large bowl, combine chopped ground chipotle, honey, balsamic vinegar, and honey.
Baste with honey balsamic chipotle barbecue sauce during the last 30 minutes or so and cook over direct heat, on low to medium. Carefully watch the ribs so they do not burn. Use tongs to turn the ribs frequently and baste with additional sauce as they finish cooking.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Enjoy with grilled corn and other seasonal vegetables.
The perfect recipe for summer! I’m so glad it’s finally grilling season. Great recipe!
I cannot wait to get my grill out. We are finally entering grilling season here in Kansas. These ribs look finger lickin’ good! Definitely pinning this recipe. Thanks
Pork is one of my favorites for grilling season. I usually buy Smithfield brand really good pork. Your suggestion for sweet and spicy ribs is so mouthwatering.
This sounds like a wonderful BBQ sauce. I seriously can’t wait to start grilling and your corn looks like the perfect side to go with almost anything.
I do so love ribs! I always by Smithfield, as well! They are so good! This BBQ Sauce sounds perfect. Definitely giving it a try!
I absolutely LOVE ribs! The only thing is that I’ve made them once and it was years ago. You have totally inspired me to pick up some Smithfield pork ribs and give your recipe a try!
I love ribs and I’m so happy that sumer is hear -can’t wait to do some grilling again. Chipotle sounds perfect and the honey balsamic must really give it a good zing. Saving this for later when I’m making ribs soon.
I don’t believe we have Smithfield’s in Canada. These ribs sure look delicious. With grilling season finally here, I know these would be a crowd pleaser for sure.
Holy smokes, that sauce sounds amaaaaaazing! I cannot wait to try it as we enter into grilling season. Hooray summer!
Those ribs look amazing!!! We love making ribs in our house. Loving the flavor combos!
Girl, those are some good looking ribs….I don’t know that it’s summer until you eat some delish BBQ ribs!
I am a Smithfield convert! There is so much meat on those bones its amazing! And I LOVE the fact they pull the membrane for me….saves me tons of time! Your BBQ sauce was fingerlicking good! Ended up with some extra and used it on grilled chicken the next day! LOVED IT!
Yum! I just moved to the east coast, so Smithfield is new to me! I actually bought a package of their butcher cut bacon yesterday. Your rib flavor combination sounds SO good! I love the heat / vinegar / sweet combo. How delicious! it’s officially super hot outside, so grilling season is upon us. Definitely excited to try out your recipe!
Sara,
You’re gonna love Smithfield’s products! Thanks so much for visiting and taking the time to comment!
That glaze looks so tasty! I’m so happy that BBQ season is finally here so we can start grilling and making delicious stuff like this!
I love grilling recipes and this looks great for sure.Awesome clicks,Will save this for later.
The husband love ribs and always asks me to make them. I don’t have enough flavorful recipes to try and he’ll love this one much more than Chili’s ribs!
Thanks for stopping by Jessica! These are way more tasty than Chili’s ribs!
I love to grill, but I’ve never actually done ribs on the grill. I have to remedy that this summer – these look AMAZING!
Julie,
Don’t be scare of the grill with ribs! It’s so easy and you’ll be loving the flavor!
Yaaas! Ribs! No summer’s complete without them although I will confess I’ve had them pretty all year round! Yours are absolutely calling my name, they look so good!
Femi, Thanks so much for stopping by! You’re gonna love these for sure!
These ribs look yummy! I bet the smell when they are cooking is fabulous! I don’t grill often, but now I am in the mood to!
Now this sounds like one delicious rack of ribs! I love how you have flavoured it – I most definitely need to try it for myself.
Sarah,
Thanks for visiting! These ribs are moist and super flavorful, you’re gonna love them!
I will have to make these for my husband since ribs are his favorite. This recipe sounds wonderful!
Kristy,
I guarantee you he’ll love these! So easy to make and very flavorful! Thanks for visiting!
I am always looking for a delicious new way to enjoy ribs. This sounds like a winner!
Reesa,
Thanks so much for visiting!! These ribs are finger licking delicious!! Hope you enjoy them as much as we did!
I’m usually not a huge fan of ribs but these ones look so good that I’ll just have to try them!
Stephanie,
Thanks so much! These ribs are delish! Be sure and check out some of my other recipes for the grill!
Well good grief, those look AMAZING. I’m gonna make them for my hubby – he LOVES ribs, and I don’t think he’s had them with this combination of flavors! YUMMY!!!
I love Honey Balsamic Chipotle Ribs as I enjoy the sweet and little spice of the flavor. Thanks for the recipe and I would love to try it out myself for this coming weekends.
I pinned this! I make ribs several times per year but always in the oven using steam to get them to fall off the bone. I am going to give it a whirl and try the grill this summer now!
Danielle,
I was the same way! But, making them on the grill is super easy and so flavorful. Plus you’ll leave the mess behind! Happy Grilling!
I am totally not a rib (really not a meat) eater. But, the rest of my family totally is so I still make them and I am always looking for new rib recipes. I think they would love this especially on the grill while camping!
These ribs look delicious! I am always looking for ways to spice up old recipes and I think my husband would love these.
Thanks so much Crystal for stopping by! I bet he’ll be loving these yummy ribs!
Oh yum! Two of my favorite things – ribs and corn. I’ll have to pick some up this week to give this a try.
Leslie,
Ribs and corn go hand in hand!! So glad you’ll be trying my recipe this weekend!
I honestly haven’t tried cooking ribs on the grill. This looks so delicious. Perfect for special nights!
Hannah,
Cooking ribs on the grill is super easy! Don’t be afraid! You’ll love them!
These sweet and spicy ribs look delicious! Ribs are not something we usually grill. However, I will have to give them a try. The grilled corn is perfect with the ribs.
I don’t eat pork anymore but OMG these look so good. I bet it is G double O D.
OMG these ribs have me drooling! I need to make these asap!!!
Ribs are my fave BBQ food and are always a winner in my house! Seriously the taste of summer. I need to try making them myself for once!