Honey Moroccan Spiced Ribs

Honey Moroccan Spiced Ribs

DATE: September 27, 2022
  • Dairy-Free
  • diet
  • dinner
  • Gluten-Free
  • meal type
  • Moroccan Spice
These honey Moroccan spiced ribs are a bold, unforgettable twist on classic smoked ribs that delivers a completely unique flavor experience. Healthy On You® Moroccan Round the Clock Spice Blend brings the bright, aromatic power of coriander, mustard seed, and cumin to a sweet honey glaze that caramelizes beautifully on the rack for a deeply complex, memorable result. A harissa dipping sauce on the side adds a subtle, perfectly calibrated heat that ties every element together into one extraordinary bite. This easy Moroccan smoked ribs recipe is a showstopping summer barbecue centerpiece that works beautifully for Labor Day cookouts, backyard entertaining, or any occasion that calls for something bold and unexpected on the grill. The second in a trio of Healthy On You® spiced rib recipes, this honey Moroccan rib recipe with harissa dipping sauce is a North African inspired barbecue dish that proves great ribs are never one-dimensional.
  • Serves: 6
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FOR THE RIBS

  • 2 Baby Back rib racks, about 2.5 lbs each (note on how to prep ribs)
  • 4 tbsp Healthy On You® Moroccan Round the Clock Moroccan Spice Blend
  • 4 tbsp Brown Sugar or Coconut Palm Sugar
  • 1 tbsp Kosher Salt
  • 2 tbsp Prepared Harissa sauce
  • 8-10 cups mesquite wood chips and a smokebox for the grill

FOR THE BASTING SAUCE

  • ¼ cup honey
  • 4 tbsp Healthy On You® Moroccan Round the Clock Moroccan Spice Blend
  • 2 tbsp water

Directions

PREP AND SEASON THE RIBS

  1. To prep the ribs: this can be tricky, but this is the basics.
  2. Place the rib racks meat-side down on a cutting board. Insert a paring knife under the membrane that covers the back of the rack. Loosen the membrane with a knife. Grab the membrane with a paper towel and peel off completely.
  3. Wash the ribs and pat dry with a paper towel. In a bowl, mix the sugar, Moroccan Round the Clock spice blend, and kosher salt until well combined.
  4. Generously pat the mixture all over the ribs and allow to marinate overnight or for at least 8 hours.

MAKE THE BASTING SAUCE

  1. Place the honey, Moroccan Round the Clock spice blend, and two tbsps water in a small mixing bowl and whisk together. Set aside.

SMOKE THE RIBS

  1. Follow steps 10-8 from the Jamaican Jerked Ribs recipe preparation steps here.
  2. In the last 30 minutes, begin to baste with the prepared basting sauce every 10 minutes.
  3. Serve with the prepared Harissa sauce.

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