Chile Thread Smoked Pork Ribs Recipe
Chipotle Carolina Sauce | Pickled Cucumber
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Ingredients
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For the Pork Ribs
For the Chipotle Carolina Sauce
For the Pickled Cucumber
Method
Preparing the Pork Ribs
Prepare the Ribs
Preheat your smoker to 225°F (107°C). In a bowl, combine chile powder, brown sugar, paprika, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Rub this mixture all over the pork ribs.
Smoke the Ribs
Place the ribs in the smoker and add wood chips. Smoke for 4-5 hours until tender, maintaining a consistent temperature.
Making the Chipotle Carolina Sauce
Combine Sauce Ingredients
In a saucepan, combine ketchup, apple cider vinegar, chipotle peppers, brown sugar, mustard, salt, and black pepper. Heat over medium heat, stirring until well combined. Simmer for 10 minutes.
Preparing the Pickled Cucumber
Pickle the Cucumber
Slice the cucumber thinly and pack into a jar. Pour the hot brine over the cucumbers along with garlic clove and dill. Let cool, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.