Grilled Buffalo Ribs with Pineapple-Moonshine BBQ Sauce
Recipe courtesy of The Spur Bar and Grill
- Difficulty: Easy
- Servings: 4
- Total Time: 6 hours 35 minutes
- Preparation Time: 35 minutes
- Cooking Time: 6 hours
Ingredients:
- 1 cup yellow onion, diced
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon horseradish, chopped
- 1/2 cup 100-proof Vodka (recommended: Moonshine)
- 4 cups pineapple, chopped
- 4 cups tomatoes, diced
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1/2 cup cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon dried mustard powder
- 2 tablespoons dried oregano
- 3 bay leaves
- 1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce
- 4 cups ketchup
- 8 Buffalo ribs, about 3 pounds
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Olive oil
- 1 cup water
- Grilled pineapple, for garnish
- Lime slices, for garnish
Instructions:
- Set your oven to 350F and preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- In a large saucepan, cook the onion, garlic, and horseradish over medium-high heat. Pour in the vodka, scraping the pan's bottom with a wooden spoon or spatula to loosen the flavorful bits. Add the pineapple and tomatoes, then bring to a gentle simmer for 10 minutes.
- Stir in the molasses, cider vinegar, honey, brown sugar, mustard powder, oregano, bay leaves, Worcestershire sauce, and ketchup. Let the sauce simmer for 2 hours to develop rich flavors.
- Season the ribs with salt and freshly ground black pepper, then lightly coat them with olive oil. Grill for approximately 5 minutes on each side.
- Transfer the ribs into a braising pan and pour half of the sauce over them. Cover with a lid and reserve the remaining sauce for serving. Add 1 cup of water and simmer gently for 3.5 to 4 hours, until the meat is tender yet still firmly attached to the bone.
- To serve: Arrange two ribs per plate, lavishly spoon the warm BBQ sauce over them, and garnish with grilled pineapple and lime slices.
Note: This recipe was shared by a professional chef or restaurant and has not been tested in a home kitchen.
