Grilled Pork Ribs with Spicy Barbecue Sauce (Côtes de Porc Grillées avec Sauce Barbecue Pimentée)

This grilled pork ribs with spicy barbecue sauce recipe is a popular dish in Benin cuisine. The succulent pork ribs are marinated and grilled to perfection, then smothered in a spicy homemade barbecue sauce. It's a flavorful and satisfying dish that is perfect for a weekend barbecue or a special family meal.

Gluten Free Dairy Free Main Course Benin Grilled Pork Barbecue Spicy
Grilled Pork Ribs with Spicy Barbecue Sauce (Côtes de Porc Grillées avec Sauce Barbecue Pimentée)

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs pork ribs
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
  2. Season the pork ribs with salt and pepper.
  3. Grill the ribs for 30-40 minutes, turning occasionally, until cooked through and slightly charred.
  4. In a saucepan, combine the ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Brush the barbecue sauce over the grilled pork ribs and continue grilling for another 10 minutes, basting with more sauce as needed.
  6. Remove the ribs from the grill and let them rest for a few minutes before serving.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
1 hour
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Grilling

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
350 per serving
Protein
25g
Carbohydrates
15g
Fat
20g

Supplies

Grill Tongs Basting brush Saucepan

Tools

Knife Cutting board

Serving suggestions

Serve the grilled pork ribs with a side of coleslaw and cornbread for a complete meal.

Tips & tricks

For extra heat, add more cayenne pepper to the barbecue sauce. Adjust to your preferred level of spiciness.

Cost

$15