Baby Back Ribs with Peach Chutney

Baby Back Ribs

Cooking Time: 1.5 hours 

Yield: 4 servings

For the dry rub:

1/3 cup Smoked Paprika

1 TBL Yellow Mustard Seeds 

1/3 cup Dark Brown Sugar

1 TBL Black Pepper

1/4 cup Kosher Salt

1 1/2 TBL Garlic Powder

2 TBL Celery Salt

1 TBL Dried Oregano

For the ribs:

2 Racks of Baby Ribs

3/4 Cup of Water

1 TBL Worcestershire Sauce

1/2 Cup White Vinegar

1/2 Cup Dry Rub

1 TBL Honey

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the oven 325 degrees F. Meanwhile, mix all the dry ingredients in a small bowl. 
  2. Whisk the liquid smoke, water, Worcestershire sauce, white vinegar, honey and dry rub on a separate bowl.
  3. Rub the mixture to the racks evenly and let it refrigerate and rest for 1-2 hours.
  4. Place ribs, single layer on a roasting pan and pour the braising liquid on it and cover tightly with aluminum foil. Set aside 1/2 cup of the liquid, bring it to boil in a small pot and simmer until it has a thicker, syrupy consistency.
  5. Roast about 1.5 – 2 hrs until ribs have a slight bend when lifted from one end.
  6. Brush the ribs with the glaze and let it rest for 5 minutes. Slice and serve immediately. 

Peach Chutney 

Cooking Time: 15 minutes 

Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients:

2 LB Peaches, Peeled

1/2 Cup Water 

1/4 Cup Brown Sugar

1 Tsp Salt

1/2 Tsp White Vinegar

Spice Mix: 

1/4 Tsp All Spice

1 Cinnamon Stick

1/2 Tsp Cloves 

1 Tsp Cardamom

1 Tsp Cumin Seed 

Instructions:

  1. Peel the peaches. Discard the pits and cut into dices.
  2. Place them in a pot with water and sugar over a medium-low heat.
  3. Place the spice mixture on a cheesecloth and wrap it tightly and add it into the pot.
  4. Let the peaches simmer for about 10-15 minutes until the peaches soften to the point they start falling apart.
  5. Discard the cheesecloth, let it cool down, and refrigerate/serve!

*other ways to use your peach chutney*

  • As a dip with crackers or tortilla chips.
  • As a condiment for your sandwich.
  • Mix with a BBQ Sauce and use as a dipping sauce or marinade for wings .
  • Top it on waffles or on a scoop of vanilla ice cream, or both!