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December 06, 2022
If you like taking a walk on the wild side, you’re going to love experimenting with my Pecan Pie Ribs. This delicious recipe has “holidays” written all over it. I took juicy ribs and seasoned them with my best-selling Pecan Rub. I finished the ribs with a delicious pecan pie glaze that will give anyone a sweet tooth.
I love creating new recipes that are off the beaten path and the holidays always seem to strike inspiration. These ribs would be a fabulous addition to any party, game day, or family gathering. I know you’ll be just as obsessed with them as I am!
If you love hands-on recipes, you’ll have a blast making my Pecan Pie Ribs. These ribs are seasoned, wrapped, and glazed with a homemade topping. I find it incredibly relaxing to be in the kitchen, especially when the return on investment is this tasty.
Like most of my recipes, these Pecan Pie Ribs come together with less than 10 ingredients. A lot of these elements are found in most kitchens. Here’s what you need to add to your shopping cart.
Homemade glazes taste so much better than storebought and are easy to make. Once you try them, you’ll never go back. Don’t just take my word for it; try it for yourself!
Here’s the main equipment I used for this recipe. You can find more of my favorite grilling accessories in the equipment and tools section.
You can find a detailed demonstration of this recipe in the video and recipe card near the bottom of this post. For now, enjoy this brief overview of how I made my Pecan Pie Ribs.
The ribs came off the grill with a gorgeous bark. They were so juicy and tender that I could tear them apart with my hands. Every bite was filled with decadent seasoning, and the nutty notes shone through.
The glaze added the perfect balance of sweet and savory, making these off-the-wall ribs a total winner in my book. This recipe is sure to please a crowd.
These ribs are fabulous on their own, but if you want a spread, you can always pair them with cornbread, a side salad, and a nice cold beer.
You can store leftover ribs in the fridge for up to 4 days. You can also freeze them for up to 4 months. To reheat the ribs, thaw them in the refrigerator, then heat them at 350℉ until warmed through.
Gravity-fed smoker, Royal Oak Charcoal , paper towels, cutting board, heavy-duty aluminum foil, baking pans, ThermoWorks Thermapen ONE, YETI Cooler, and insulated gloves for handling meat.
Category
Ribs
Cook Time
2 hours 5 minutes
Heath Riles BBQ Pecan Rub
Heath Riles BBQ Hot BBQ Rub
Prairie Fresh Prime Baby Back Ribs
Apple Juice
Stick of Butter
1.5 Cups Brown Sugar
1/2 Cup Heavy Cream
1/2 Cup Karo Syrup
2 tbsp Butter Extract
Get your smoker up to 300º.
Trim any excess fat on your rib and skin the membrane.
Season both sides of your rib with Heath Riles BBQ Pecan Rub.
Place your ribs on your smoker for any hour and a half.
After an hour and a half, check your ribs. Use the "smear test." If no rub comes off, they're ready to pull.
Wrap your ribs in aluminum foil with about 4-5 oz of apple juice. We used half of an 8oz apple juice bottle
Place your ribs back on the smoker for another hour
When your ribs are close to being done, make your pecan pie glaze.
After an hour on the smoker, pull your ribs off. Let them rest and cool for about 20 minutes.
Glaze your ribs, dust with Heath Riles BBQ Hot BBQ Rub, and serve. You can mix up chopped pecans in your glaze or serve them on top. We had about a 2.5 hour cook time on these ribs.