This pineapple bacon habanero spareribs recipe post was sponsored by Smithfield as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own.
Although I live in a state where Labor Day doesn’t mean the end of grilling season, I still treat the day like it’s the last big grilling hurrah of the summer. You know what that means?
RIBS!
These pineapple bacon habanero spareribs, to be exact.
Pineapple Bacon Habanero Spareribs
We cook them over charcoal — I’m convinced you simply can’t beat the smoked flavor of charcoal, and don’t try to convince me otherwise. Just don’t. Besides, firing up the grill means that my boyfriend helps me do the cooking for the day because he loves grilling as much as I do.
And we’re both crazy about ribs. The only time we have them is when we make them at home, and these pineapple bacon habanero spareribs are extra tender and hit the spot big time.
But when it comes to ribs, you have to choose carefully, and I highly recommend you try Smithfield® Extra Tender Fresh Pork Ribs for your Labor Day party this year.
They make it easy to look like a chef extraordinaire because they’re enhanced to be as juicy and tender as possible (but have no artificial ingredients,) so everyone is going to be super impressed with your grilling skills.
Smithfield Extra Tender Fresh Pork Ribs are so so good that they’re Pitmaster Preferred — look for the stamp on every package. They’re perfect for a Labor Day gathering!
Smithfield Extra Tender Fresh Pork Back Ribs
Smithfield Extra Tender Fresh Pork Spareribs
Smithfield Extra Tender Fresh Pork St. Louis Style Spareribs
Once you’ve picked up your ribs, fire up the grill, mix up this pineapple bacon habanero rub and rub it all over both sides of the ribs.
Cook them low and slow over indirect heat on the grill, and in a couple of hours, you’ll have a dinner you’ll never forget.
Pineapple Bacon Habanero Spareribs
Ingredients
- 1 rack Smithfield Extra Tender Fresh Pork St. Louis Style Spareribs
- 5 strips bacon cooked crisp and cooled
- 1 habanero pepper w/ seeds
- ½ cup dried pineapple
- 2 Tbsp brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- ¼ tsp grated ginger
Instructions
- Cut rack of ribs in half if desired. Score membrane on backside of ribs. Set aside.
- Process remaining ingredients in food processor until fine. Rub into meat on both sides.
- Cook ribs over indirect heat on charcoal grill for 2 hours or until thoroughly cooked.
Erlene says
I’m totally chicken of the habanero and will probably leave it out…lol. I like everything else though and will be including your recipe in tonight’s MM round-up.
Margarette Puno says
Oh this spareribs looks so delicious! It will be a perfect family dinner. I will try this soon.
Kim~madeinaday says
Sounds awesome! Pinned & Sharing on Twitter! Thank you for sharing on Merry Monday! Hope to see ya next week!
Kim
Jhumki Nag says
The pineapple flavor on ribs is unique, never tried it. Love the pics, so yummy.
Tiffany VanSickle says
Every single thing about this dish sounds incredible! I would LOVE to taste the sweetness of the pineapple with the spiciness of the habaneros. Plus, hello…bacon? Yum!
Southern Food Junkie says
We had ribs on labor day too. Well actually Sunday. Yours look so tasty. I can almost taste that sweet sticky heat on them now. Great post. I came across your blog from a link you shared on I Should Be mopping The Floor Inspiration Monday Link party. I am Ronnie, nice to meet ya.
talk to you later,
Ronnie
Marissa Zurfluh says
We just made pork spare ribs on our smoker this weekend. Your recipe would have been a lot better im sure!
amanda goodenough says
This looks so good. I love ribs. What a great recipe I cant wait to try it!
Carrie says
Ummm… Delicious is all I can say! What a combination…. I miss having good ribs here in Norway! I definitely need to make some soon.
Toni | Boulder Locavore says
This looks so perfect! I can’t wait to try this!
Jenna Wood says
Oh yum, we haven’t pulled out the grill in a while. I’d love the mix of heat and sweet in this recipe, we’ll have to try it sometime!
Jen Temcio says
You two are grilling masters! It looks amazing. My family is on a pineapple kick lately and we love spicy stuff so this is all us!
Marielle Altenor says
Oh man! Seriously drooling here! Spareribs alone are great but with this rub, I would need to be careful not to bite my fingers off!
Courtney Blacher says
I don’t usually like a meat, but this looks so tasty! And looks like easy to make, so I’ll definitely try it! Thank you for sharing.
Alicia says
These look delicious! And I agree- charcoal is the way to go when you are making any meat on the grill 🙂
Stacie @ Divine Lifestylest says
Holy. Moly. That looks so good! Luckily, we still have some shopping to do for our cookout today. This is going on the menu! WOOT!
Carol Cassara says
WOW! That’s a solid recipe for spareribs. I think my husband and nephews are going to love this and it’s definitely going to make their tummies happy! Thanks for the recipe! I can’t wait to make this for the fam!
Angela Ricardo Bethea says
My gosh that sure looks oh so delectable!!! I need to try that asap!!! You immediately had me at bacon and habanero!!!
Heather Johnson says
My husband would probably love your recipe for pineapple bacon habanero spareribs! I really like the sound of the addition of the pineapple.
Sue Reddel says
I’ve never thought of using pineapple and bacon together but it sounds great. I’d have to pass on the habanero though too hot for me.
Jaime Nicole says
Mmmm, I just LOVE spareribs! I love your tips on making them extra tender and I love the little spicy kick!
Maureen says
These spareribs look super yummy! I must make them some weekend, perhaps for the boys’ birthday party for our guests!
Our Family World says
Looks delicious. Pineapple enhances the flavor of the meat and it also makes it more tender. I am trying this recipe. My family will surely add this to our list of favorites.
Anit says
That looks so good! I can only imagine how sweet and spicy those tender ribs had to be. Looks absolutely delicious!
Terri Beavers says
Oh goodness. This recipe has so many of my favorite ingredients in it. I add peppers, pineapple and bacon to anything and everything I can.
Ladonna Maxwell Dennis says
I’m always looking for good rib recipes! I don’t know what it is about pork and fruit, especially pineapple, that compliments the meat! If the habanero isn’t too overwhelming, I’d love to try this! I wonder if it would work in the oven, because we don’t have a grill. I do have and electric smoker though!
Ellie Augustin says
OH MAN! I’m allergic to pineapple but man I would so take a couple of Benadryl pills to eat this! WOW this looks so good. Now Iw ant some ribs!
Joanna @ Everyday Made Fresh says
I love sweet and spicy meats when it comes to grilling. This sounds like the perfect sweet and spicy combo!
candy says
There will be tons of spareribs cooked out over the grill this weekend. Yours looks delicious and tender and tasty is a must for a good rib which can be tricky to accomplish.