Slow Cooker Grilled Spicy Chili-Glazed Riblets Recipe

Ingredients

3 lb pork baby back ribs (ask butcher to cut ribs in half horizontally)
1 1
tablespoon garlic-pepper blend
1/3 1/3
cup maple-flavored syrup
1/4 1/4
cup Dijon mustard
3 3
tablespoons hot chili paste
3 3
tablespoons molasses
1 1
tablespoon cider vinegar

Preparation

Step 1

1
Spray inside of 3- to 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Cut ribs between bones into individual pieces. Place riblets in slow cooker. Sprinkle garlic-pepper blend over top; stir to coat evenly.
2
Cover; cook on Low heat setting 7 to 8 hours.
3
In large bowl, mix remaining ingredients. Using slotted spoon, remove riblets from slow cooker and add to maple syrup mixture. Toss riblets to coat.
4
Heat gas or charcoal grill. Spray grill basket (grill “wok”) with cooking spray. Place riblets in basket; place basket on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 10 to 12 minutes, stirring ribs or shaking basket after 5 minutes, until ribs are well glazed.
Expert Tips

To bake riblets, prepare as directed in steps 1 and 2. Heat oven to 450°F. Place riblets in 15x10x1-inch pan lined with foil. Bake 10 to 12 minutes, without turning, until ribs are well glazed.
The heat level among brands of chili paste varies a lot. If you want spicier ribs, add 1 to 2 tablespoons more chili paste.
Nutrition Information
Serving Size: 1 Appetizer Calories100 ( Calories from Fat60), Total Fat7g (Saturated Fat2 1/2g, Trans Fat0g ), Cholesterol25mg Sodium115mg Total Carbohydrate5g (Dietary Fiber0g Sugars4g ), Protein6g ; % Daily Value*: Vitamin A2%; Vitamin C0%; Calcium0%; Iron4%; Exchanges:0 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 0 Fat; Carbohydrate Choices:1/2 *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.