Entree

Smoky Barbecue Pistachio-Crusted Ribs

These pistachio-crusted baby back ribs are a sweet-and-savory dream! With flavors of smoky barbecue, apricot preserves, and fragrant herbs, this recipe will be the star of your cookout.

Cook TIme

60+

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Total Time

60+

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Calories*

510

* per serving

Serves

8

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup Wonderful Pistachios No Shells Smoky Barbecue
  • 2 racks (about 3 lbs.) baby back ribs
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ⅔ cup marmalade or apricot preserves
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon chopped oregano or rosemary, plus more for garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 400ºF and move rack to the lower third of oven.
  2. Mix together the salt, paprika, and garlic powder; set aside.
  3. Pat ribs dry and place each rack of ribs on a sheet of heavy-duty aluminum foil large enough to wrap around ribs. Rub ribs on both sides with the salt mixture. Wrap ribs in foil, making an airtight seal. Transfer to a rimmed baking sheet and roast for 1 hour 40 minutes.
  4. In the meantime, whisk together the marmalade, red wine vinegar, and chopped herbs; set aside. Crush or finely chop the Wonderful Pistachios No Shells Smoky Barbecue; set aside.
  5. Heat grill to medium-high. Remove ribs from oven and foil. Grill racks, turning once, until grill-marked and just getting charred 6–8 minutes. Remove from grill and brush with marmalade glaze, then sprinkle and gently pat on the crushed Wonderful Pistachios No Shells Smoky Barbecue. Slice into portions and serve garnished with extra herbs, if desired.

Nutrition

  • Calories 510
  • Total Fat 33g
  • Sat. Fat 10g
  • Cholesterol 115mg
  • Sodium 790mg
  • Total Carbohydrate 20g
  • Dietary Fiber 1g
  • Total Sugars 12g
  • Added Sugars 0g
  • Protein 35g
  • Vitamin D 1.9mcg
  • Calcium 60mg
  • Iron 1.6mg
  • Potassium 450mg

Dietary Needs

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Quick Tip

You can half this recipe for serving 3 to 4 people, or double it for a large summer crowd. Baby back ribs are often labeled loin back ribs. Spare ribs are not the same so look for the baby back style.

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