I’m so stinkin’ excited that it’s May! We’re on the brink of summertime, and we’ll soon be enjoying lots of cook-outs, picnics and outdoor celebrations again. I love grilling season!
The aroma of something cooking on the grill can whet even the most stubborn of appetites, and seasonal favorites like corn on the cob, fresh fruit salads, coleslaw and summery desserts make everyone happy!
So I decided to kick off my own summer season by grilling ribs, and they’re going to be perfect on my Memorial Day Cook-out menu.
Luau Ribs
I always slow-cook my ribs for a few hours in the oven, and then I grill them to finish. It gets them fall-off-the-bone tender, I promise you.
For my Luau ribs, I seasoned them with a rub, added a couple slices of pineapple and orange, then sealed them tightly in foil for baking.
When they’re done baking, they’re good ‘n tender, but we’re not done yet. It’s time to grill them!
Carefully (because they’re suuuuuper tender) place the racks of ribs onto a pre-heated grill. Let them cook several minutes on each side. Then you can baste on your Kraft Thick & Spicy Barbecue sauce over the entire surface. Let cook a few minutes, flip and do the other side.
Time to eat!
The Luau ribs are as tender as tender can be, and the flavor will knock your socks or sandals off!
I served mine with some aloha fried rice and grilled vegetables on a skewer. Paradise!
Click here to find my featured Luau ribs recipe and list of ingredients.
Happy Summer Grilling!
Bucks Mom says
Wow. They look amazing! I love grilled pineapple but never thought to pair it with ribs. Thanks, now I’m hungry.
April Decheine says
Slow and low is the only way to cook ribs! I have never made Luau flavored ribs, I think my husband would love these. I like pineapple but never cook with it.
Annie {Stowed Stuff} says
OMG, Liz, I think we might have to grill these up this week. They look and sound amazing. My mouth is watering.
Kristin says
What a gorgeous dish! I’m sure it was delish!
Candy O says
Wow these ribs look incredible! I have never made a rack of ribs.. This recipe is a must make this summer!
Gabriel says
Ok, so now I have to redo my shopping list because I hadn’t planned ribs this weekend, but that’s changed. Not sure why I’ve never thought of doing rice and kebobs with ribs. Genius.
Shannon Gurnee says
Ha ha! I want to go to the store and get the ingredients for this recipe too. It looks delicious!
Toughcookiemommy says
These ribs look delicious and I really like that they have such exotic flavors. My husband would definitely enjoy dining on these.
Amanda Love says
It’s past lunch time here and I haven’t eaten a thing all day so looking at this is making me super hungry.
Chelley @ AisForAdelaide says
This recipe brings me back to our Hawaii vacation! I cannot wait to try it!
Life as a Convert says
These ribs look amazing. We recently had a cookout, wish I had this recipe then.
Michelle @ Dishes and Dust Bunnies says
Those look like some amazing ribs! I would love to try out this recipe!
brett says
Nothing better than slow and low when making ribs! I’ll have to try the fruit on top next time. Sounds yummy!
Ronni says
Here in Vegas, it’s always grilling season. I’ll have to remember this one for sure!
Jeff Taylor says
These look so delicious! I’ll have to try them this summer.
Janeane Davis says
Those ribs look so delicious. They make me look forward to summer and the grilling season.
Censie says
Oh my!! How summer perfect is this recipe! going to show the hubby! YUMMY!
Lisa Rios says
Looks so yummy and delicious. My husband loves such grilled foods. I have never tried this kind of recipes at home. Will definitely try this for sure. Thanks a lot for sharing!
Amanda O. says
Are you kidding me? I don’t think I’ve seen a blog recipe look so good. Dang!
April G says
Finger licking summer deliciousness. I’m not a big fan of ribs, but I’m a huge fan of pineapple and I’ll eat pretty much anything that’s slathered in it.
Ronnie says
You must make excellent bbqs. That looks like the most delicious ribs I have ever seen. Next time, I’d like an invitation. 😀
Shell Feis says
You’re making me so hungry! I LOVE ribs and it’s close to dinnertime- I wish I was having these for dinner! Maybe tomorrow!
Yona Williams says
I’m a huge fan of grilling – we’ve done so 2 times already…a couple of days ago, in fact. On my list of things to make this year is more kebobs and grilled shrimp. Lovin’ that Luau Ribs plate.
Amber C. says
Oh my gosh that is making my mouth water! I have been looking for anything everything to grill since we bought our first gas grill this weekend! I can’t wait to make this!
My Inner Chick says
Drooling in MN, darling!! x
My Inner Chick says
DROOLING
darling!
Travel Blogger says
Yum! I;ve never tried making them with pineapple before. The veggie skewers are totally something I’ve done before tho.
CourtneyLynne says
Omg!!! These sounds delicious! Can’t believe I never thought of using fruit! I use fruit in pulled pork and it’s delicious, it’s probably just as delicious with ribs!
ourfamilyworld says
Those ribs look delicious. It is my favorite BBQ meal
lena says
I might just swallow my tongue looking at these. Seriously, not joking – the ribs look unbelievable and go so well with rice and veggies
Courtney says
These sound incredible! I would never have thought to put the fruit on top like that I bet it really infuses them with flavor.
Kori Tomelden says
Oh those look so good! I love a good rack of ribs and those look like a really good rack of ribs.
Ricci says
These look fantastic and I’m not even a big fan of pork. Great job and great recipe!
jasmine says
This looks amazing! It would be perfect for any grill out.
Stephanie of The TipToe Fairy says
These ribs sound fabulous! My husband would probably devour them.
kristin says
Those look great! My daughters will love these, I will have to try them very soon! Thanks for the recipe.
Ellen ThatChicMom says
Those look amazing and I love pineapple added to anything! My husband is a ribs lover so this is being added to my recipes to try list!
Bonnie says
These ribs look so delicious! I would love to try these.
Victoria says
They look like they turned out great. I love pineapple too, I need to start incorporating it into my recipes.
Virginia says
It’s not even 10am and I’m craving ribs now. Those ribs look amazing! I need to try your recipe soon!
Sara P. (@SensiblySara) says
I can always count on you to make me hungry! Those ribs look fantastic – and paired perfectly with grilled veggies and rice!
Tracey says
Those ribs look great. I love pineapple so I am adding this recipe to my summer BBQ list!
michele d says
Those ribs look mighty good Liz. My gosh my husband would love these. Gotta try out your recipe.
Jennifer H says
Yum! That looks tasty and great for summer!
lisa @bitesforbabies says
I’m not a big meat eater bsut this is definitely something my husband would be into! I’ll pass this onto him the next time he bbq’s!
swell conditions says
Oh wow – I do like a good ribs recipe and yours looks like a keeper! I like to cook mine twice too, in the oven and then bbq or boiled and then oven, whichever. I’ve used pineapple as well but never tried oranges – thanks!!
Lena says
Yum, these ribs look super delicious! I love the combo with rice and vegetables – great taste gamma
cai says
My husband loves ribs and is looking for a great recipe. I’ll tell him to try this!
Elizabeth O. says
Drooling and hungry right now! That looks mouthwatering.
Fi Ní Neachtáin says
These look so delicious, perfect for the summer BBQ season! I have this pinned and must show it to my other half, he’d love them 🙂
Sabrina @ Dinner, then Dessert says
Yum, these ribs look so festive and perfect for the summer!
Debra says
Oh my gosh. These look absolutely amazing!
Virginia says
OMG! You just made me so hungry! I need to try this recipe.
Shannon Peterson says
I LOVE grilling during the summer! It’s like the official beginning 🙂
Krystal says
That would be a great recipe for us here in Florida. It’s a fun tropical taste with fresh fruit!
Aimee SMith says
These look to die for! My husband LOVES ribs, I will have to try these next time!
[email protected] says
Oh that looks so yummy. I looked at my grill today though and it needs to go away since it is in bad shape.
Lois Jones says
Those look and sound fabulous! Gonna share with my BBQ son!!
shirgie scf says
What a good way to celebrate memorial day. i always find it iinteresting to read articles about food especially if it’s about ribs and grilled. Now i am hungry
Aubrey says
These look fabulous. We love ribs over here.
Michelle Hwee says
Wow these look so good! And just in time for BBQ season!! I love how easy they are to cook and those pineapples look so good too! I will definitely try them out!
HilLesha says
Thanks for sharing this recipe! My mom would definitely love it. She LOVES ribs.
Vera sweeney says
Oh my gosh these look amazing!! I love to grill in the summer this sounds like an amazing recipe!
vidya sudarsan says
I can’t wait for this summer too.. we have a portable clay grill and I want to try this first before investing in anything bigger 🙂
Autumn @Mamachallenge says
Those look really delicious! I think my husband would love them!
Carly Brydon says
These luau ribs looks so yummy! And the pictures are amazing, great job!
Jenni E. {Sweet Pennies from Heaven} says
Oh my Gosh, that looks amazing! Ribs are one of my most favorite things on earth…I just don’t get them often enough.
Erinn S says
Pineapple with ribs is the best flavor! This looks delicious
Uplifting Families says
These look super delicious. It’s been a whole since I have fixed ribs. I typically buy pork ribs because they are tender compared to beef. I might have to make some soon. Yummy!
Laura Funk says
I just purchased some ribs the other day and this looks amazing to try! Never thought to use citrus on ribs
Kiwi says
Did you slightly think of me when you put kiwis in your presentation (lol I make that joke with everyone when they buy kiwis). I love the idea and it looks good I cant eat ribs unless its beef but it looks delish!
Felicita Moncada says
Man, oh man! Those ribs look amazing! Love the addition of the citrus! I bet it gives it an amazing flavor and aroma! The entire meal looks amazing.
Tammy Roy says
This looks so amazing my mouth is watering. I will definitely be trying this recipe as soon as i can.
Stefany says
My husband is a huge fan of ribs. Like he would eat them everyday if he could. These sound like the perfect meal for Father’s Day!
Dawn McAlexander says
These are right up my husband’s alley! I will show this to him! He loves ribs and barbecue, so he most certainly would love these. They do look delicious!
Paula Schuck says
These look so delicious! I love the presentation with the rice and veggie skewers. My mouth is watering right now!
Dogvills says
Those ribs look amazing. They make want to chew the screen. It is my favorite BBQ Dish
Crystal Green says
You had me at pineapple and ribs. Actually you really had my attention at BBQ ribs since that’s my favorite food in the entire world. These look really good. Thanks for sharing with us how you make them.
Penelope says
These look like some scrumptious ribs. I love that you cook them with fruits and get that little bit of flavor added to them.
Danielle says
These look so good! Your pictures are amazing!
Theresa says
Yay for grilling season! Is there anything better putting some ribs on the grill and chilling with a cold drink and good company? Your ribs look super tasty!
[email protected] says
Wow, Liz! These look delicious! What a great recipe! Thanks so much for sharing!
Valerie says
Yum! I love ribs, especially when they fall off the bone the way your ribs look like they do. These sound fantastic.
Veronica says
Wow, that rack of ribs looks fall of the bones delish! Yummy! I no longer eat meat but it sure looks good
Christie says
All we need are leis and fire breathers! I definitely want to come to your next luau! Amazing ribs
Bonnie @ wemake7 says
Wow! You did an awesome job on those. I haven’t had ribs in ages. These look great!
Dhemz says
oh, my goodness! this is definitely a good recipe to try out. I can’t wait for summer days!
mykidsguide says
These ribs are mouthwatering. I love Ribs on the BBQ. They are so tender and delicious.
Ashley @irishred02 says
Ribs are a favorite of mine. I need to try this with the BBQ and fresh pineapples
Keikilani says
Aloha!!! Those look sooo yummy! I am sure my family would say “Mahalo” (thank you) if I served them these ribs. Perfectly falling off the bone…..
Toughcookiemommy says
My husband absolutely loves ribs. I think that he would love the flavor combinations in this recipe and probably end up licking his fingers afterwards.
Shauna says
I have never made ribs. So you cook them in the oven than finish on the grill? I am sure they are fabulous. Thanks for sharing.
Julie Green and Keen says
Thank you for sharing, I am vegetarian but I can share this with some relatives. Warm regards!
Ora Lee Gurr says
The ribs look so delicious. Thanks for the hint about putting them in the oven first. We still have rain mixed with sunshine this week, but barbeque season will be here shortly in our area. The shish kabobs look great, aw well.
Lorane says
That Looks good! I’m excited for this Grilling Season for some tasty burgers , hot dogs and ribs .. I think the sauce made this look so tempting. Great Photos
Paula Bendfeldt Diaz says
What a perfect summer grilling recipe, those ribs look amazing and you can just see how the meat is tender and juicy. My mouth is watering right now!
Elizabeth Lampman says
I love grilling season. We often grill in the winter when we can. This food loos so delicious. I can not wait to try it.
Ann Bacciaglia says
This looks so delicious. I just bought a new grill and have been looking for recipes to try on it.
Marcie W. says
Oh man these look great, especially that added citrus. My parents come back from Hawaii tomorrow and this would make a fun Welcome Home dish for them.
Kero Pinkihan says
that’s mouthwatering! We had some smoked pulled pork back then in California holiday. Thank you for the recipe. I will add for our next cookout — I am so excited!!
Shelley Zurek says
Your photography skills make me so jealous! I love the idea of pineapple with ribs. My mouth is watering just from the thought.
Smyrna Gonzalez says
These look amazing! Can’t wait for the weather to match.
Kim Croisant says
I’m with you on the summer part!!! Wished this rain would go away though – Texas has had enough already!! Your ribs look fantastic too!!
Terry says
We are finally getting some warm weather here too… but I am with you on the rain.
Heather says
We had ribs too! They were delicious! I love what you got going on with your skewers. I too love this time of year, shorts, flipflops, my hammock and summer time foods all make me happy!
Stephanie says
I just bought a rack of ribs at the commissary this past week, I’ve never made ribs before so this is perfect timing! Pinning it!
Pam says
These look so good! My husband and son are always looking for new grilling recipes so I will have to show this post to them.
Elizabeth @ Being MVP says
Wow these look mouth-watering. I would love to make this for summer parties!
Crystal says
Man, this is bringing back memories of my honeymoon. Now I’ll I need to a drink with an umbrella in it and a big ol’ can of sunscreen!
kendall says
Wowza! Those look absolutely amazing! Time for me to start up the grill!
Caroline says
I love ribs! Your recipe looks great. The ribs look tender, I would love to try this recipe.
Bismah says
These look so amazing and tasty! The presentation of this dish looks so professional!
Terry says
We haven’t made ribs in a while. You. Are getting really good at food presentation
Tanya C. says
We are a rib loving family, but we’ve only had it with BBQ…we’re going to LOVE it with this sweet twist <3 Thank you!
Crystal says
I am loving the twist too. I know my tropical flavor-loving family would be so excited.
Dina says
Oh my goodness these look so good. My dh would love this recipe. Printing it out for later.
Britney says
I love ribs, and these ones look so awesome!!
Mama to 5 BLessings says
What a great idea. Savory and sweet! This is a perfect party food or for gatherings!
Heather D. (@GirlGoneMom) says
My daughter Emma loves ribs. Now to get Ryan on board. These look great!
Terry says
I was just reading that pineapple will tenderize meat. My hubs grills the ribs for us here. Now you made me hungry for ribs.
Lois Alter Mark says
Everything about this screams perfection! I adore ribs!
Amy Desrosiers says
These ribs look so darn pretty and yummy! I love anything with pineapple!
Crystal says
I am right there with you. Pineapple everything!
Mandi says
Oh yum! We were just talking about making ribs one weekend, maybe we’ll try this recipe!
Mama to 5 BLessings says
LOVE ribs! This recipe looks savory and sweet! Definitely looks like a favorite!
Carol Cassara says
Looks like a groovy menu and I want some!
Kristi says
Those look delicious! Our kids both LOVE B-Q ribs. Will have to put this on the menu to try soon… after this rain passes here in the north.
Michelle F. says
That looks so good. I have always wanted to go to a luau.
Kecia says
These luau ribs look so juicy and tender! I am usually not much for ribs, but I’d give these a try for sure!
[email protected] says
I love the idea of adding the orange and pineapple to each rack of ribs while you roast them in the oven. I will have to try that next time.
Meagan says
Me too! What a great idea! I bet it adds such amazing flavor!
Fariha @canadianmomeh.com says
I wonder how this recipe would turn out with beef ribs. It looks delicious. I love how you combined the pineapple and orange.
Stacey- Travel Blogger says
These look so good! I haven’t had ribs in a good while.
Lisa says
What a tasty feast fit for summertime
Meagan says
Holy cow, these look amazing! Now I want to have a luau so I can make these ribs 😉
Travel Blogger says
bookmarking these to make this weekend, thanks!
Jeanine says
Yes please. My husband makes ribs and they are good but these? Look amazing! I could for sure eat these right now!
Tonya C says
Yummy, that looks great! I’ve never tasted Kraft’s bbq sauce. I may just give it a try.
Allie D. says
Your Luau Ribs look so yummy! I really want to get a grill so we can starting making awesome dishes like this!
Amanda Ripsam (@AmandaRipsam) says
My husband and kids would totally love the Ribs. I am so excited for school to be out this year. I am looking forward to summer and being able to have some yummy BBQ food with the family. I love the photo of the Ribs looks very tasty.
Sandra - The Foodie Affair says
Wow, I’m drooling over these ribs and I haven’t even had breakfast yet! I’ll be firing up the grill for these for sure!
Jessica Harlow says
Pineapples and oranges definitely count as a breakfast food, right? lol I could eat this morning, noon, and night!
Lindsey @ Redhead Baby Mama says
That glaze! My husband smokes some mean ribs, and a tropical touch would be a great something different.
Jeannette says
Those look delicious! We are big meat eaters around here and my hubby loves to grill ribs! We generally use use bar-b-q sauce but I love the addition of the citrus flavors!
Crystal says
Those look so good. I love ribs. We use coke to baste them and it makes a wonderful crust.
Victoria says
This seriously looks absolutely divine! I’m not big meat person but I would totally chow down on this yumminess, LOL! I love pineapples and I can totally see it all going very well together! Okay, now I’m hungry! 🙂
Rebecca Swenor says
I love barbecued ribs on the grill and these looks so so delicious. I love the skewed veggie idea as well. I was dreaming of ribs all weekend. lol Thanks for sharing.
Scott says
Ribs are my favorite thing. Period. These look good enough that I want to lick the monitor!
sharon martin says
Oh they look so gorgeous, my mouth is literally watering looking at them here!!
Dee Mauser says
Oh my goodness, you have my mouth watering already. Ribs are one of my favorite grilled foods.
Jessica Harlow says
Oh, my…these really look amazing. Fall off the bone is what my husband strives for! I think we’ll have to give these a try especially with the orange and pineapple flavor!
BellaVidaLetty says
I’m pinning this recipe for later.
Leslie says
Yummy! Oh that looks so tasty!
Sandy says
These look amazing! Anything with pineapple is a winner for me, too! 😉
BellaVidaLetty says
These look so good. I like the pepper and pineapple combination.
Marts says
Just mere looking at the pictures make me hungry. These Luau ribs seems inviting!
Lesley F says
Ribs are my favorite to grill and these look delicious
Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle says
Those look absolutely amazing. I love barbecue with a nice sweet base like honey or fruit. I’ll have to give these a try.
becca says
Hubby would be drooling over these. He is all about a good plate of ribs.
Michele says
These look heavenly and sound even more delicious then that!! I may attempt to make these using my stove top grill–I know I would eat them all up!!
Tracy @ Ascending Butterfly says
These look delicious! I have never tried grilling mine, I will have to try this out, actually I have never put pineapple on my ribs I do put it on ham sometimes though. #GetInMeBelly
Joanne T Ferguson says
How delicious do these ribs look Liz! I love luaus and one can’t enjoy a luau without ribs! This is now on my list to do!
Tammileetips says
My husband would love this rib recipe!! He loves when he can combine fresh fruit with meat. Going to have to try this out!
Jacob Fu says
My mouth is watering just looking at these photos! I need to get my hands (and belly) on some ribs now.
Shannon Gurnee says
These look and sound amazing! We have a grill, so we’ll have to try these out this summer!
Life as a Convert says
These look delicious. We grilled today, but not ribs; now I am craving some ribs!
Brandy says
Since I am not a huge BBQ flavor fan, these would be the perfect blend for me to fully enjoy! I love this so much and now I am drooling, stomach growing wanting to fire up the grill at 8:30pm. Thanks for a great grilling idea for the Summer!
Robin Masshole Mommy says
I have Never had ribs prepared like this! they sound absolutely amazing.
Kae James says
Yum! Yum! Yum! Those ribs look so good. I especially love pineapples. I can literally put them on any meal. The vegetable skewers are something else. They look like perfection!
Robin Masshole Mommy says
I agree! Pineapples make so many things taste better! I love that tang.
Stacy says
I am vegan so I wouldn’t eat the ribs (although I think my husband would like them) but I am definitely interested in the recipe for the aloha fried rice!
Katherine Pickering says
Love these ribs yum!
Ricci says
I’m normally not a rib fan but these look yummy!! Great job!!
Jennifer @ Made all the Difference Travel Blog says
These look amazing. I would grill large pineapple slices to go on it. I might have to try this next time we grill out.
Marissa Calcione says
Wow this looks so delicious, probably going to try it later this week.
Deborah Pucci says
They look amazing!
Alli says
Ribs must be fall off the bone tender and these look delicious! I do mine the same way. Grilling makes everything taste better!
Jeanine says
Yum. Ribs are one of my absolute favorite! These look and sound so good! I love your kabobs too now I want to bbq!
Tanj from A Travelogue says
LOOKS SO DELISH!!! Food for my soul. We’ve been grilling a lot lately and thank you for sharing this. Such a good alternative to your typical bbq.
Jaime Nicole says
This look SO tasty- it looks like they are falling off the bone. Your skewers look really good as well.
Carmen Perez (listen2mama) says
This looks amazing! My hubby is such a rib lover I know he would truly enjoy this meal. And I love that there are pineapples in this dish too!
Mary's Marbles says
This sounds yummy! I would have to go with a Beef ribs as we don’t eat pork.
Michele says
That rib recipe makes me wish I had a grill and a backyard to put a grill. Those look amazing and I’m sure the taste would have my taste buds doing the happy dance!
Noelle d says
That actually sounds pretty easy. Why did I think ribs were hard to do?
Lily Kwan says
These ribs look very tasty. Thanks for sharing!
denise says
Looks really good. We just bought some ribs to cook for Memorial Day. I’ve never used pineapple or orange but perhaps we should give it a try.
Tina W says
OMG – those look delicious. My boyfriend lived on Oahu for 10 years so I think he will love having these for our next cookout.
Jennifer Williams says
These look amazing! We’ve been thinking about making an effort to grill more this summer and get away from our normal burgers and steaks. These sound like just what we’re looking for!
Judy maharrey says
This sounds delicious! I like the use of orange and pineapple to make it taste better. The way you cooked them sounds like a great way to tenderize them. Your meal plan sounds like what I planned on making!
Richard Hicks says
The ribs looks so appetizing. This is something I want to give a try at our next cookout!