Slow Cooker Grilled Spicy Chili-Glazed Riblets

By brandymarshall

Ingredients

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