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    Ribs on the Grill: Chipotle Apple Butter Ribs Recipe

    By: Jessica · Posted: Apr 10, 2017 · Updated: Oct 16, 2024 · This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy.

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    Ribs on the Grill: Chipotle Apple Butter Ribs Recipe An easy grilled rib recipe, topped with a sauce that will flirt with your tastebuds!

    Ribs on the Grill: Chipotle Apple Butter Ribs Recipe - This sauce and rub recipe is amazing!

     

    Ribs on the Grill: Chipotle Apple Butter Ribs Recipe

    When the temperature outside even grazes over the 60’s, we start the Spring grilling! (You know me, if it’ means less clean-up in the kitchen, then I’m totally game. Grilling tends to keep the mess and heat outside, so it’s a definite favorite cooking technique in our house!)

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    Ribs… on the Grill?!?!

    For YEARS, ribs intimidated me. I wasn’t sure how to make them. Do you bake them? Smoke them? Until I found out how easy it was to GRILL them on a charcoal grill, especially using my new favorite ribs! My girlfriend had me over the other day, and while visiting, I saw her prepping dinner for her family. Me, the nosey-food-loving gal, of course had to find out every little detail about what she was making.

    She explained to me that one of her favorite ways to cook ribs was to grill them on her charcoal grill. After giving me the quick run-through of how she does it, I knew grilling the ribs would be in my near future.

    This sauce was INCREDIBLE. So nice to switch it up from BBQ sauce. Chipotle Apple Butter Ribs on the Grill

    Ribs of Choice:

    Smithfield Fresh Pork “Extra Tender,” were the ribs of choice when I stopped by Walmart to attempt the grilled ribs recipe that evening. When I can get tender and juicy ribs from the start… then I’m already winning, right? I can’t wait to tell you what we put on these ribs to make them some of the most delicious ribs we’ve ever had.

    Rub + Sauce:

    The rub is made up of everyday ingredients, that you more than likely already have on hand, and well… the sauce may have been what caught your attention to come over here in the first place. You all, I can’t stress enough how delicious the two ingredients (apple butter + chipotle sauce) are together.

    This sauce was INCREDIBLE. So nice to switch it up from BBQ sauce. Chipotle Apple Butter Ribs on the Grill
    This sauce was INCREDIBLE. So nice to switch it up from BBQ sauce. Chipotle Apple Butter Ribs on the Grill
    This sauce was INCREDIBLE. So nice to switch it up from BBQ sauce. Chipotle Apple Butter Ribs on the Grill
    This sauce was INCREDIBLE. So nice to switch it up from BBQ sauce. Chipotle Apple Butter Ribs on the Grill
    This sauce was INCREDIBLE. So nice to switch it up from BBQ sauce. Chipotle Apple Butter Ribs on the Grill

    Tip: Wrap those babies in aluminum foil after applying the Chipotle Apple Butter sauce, to really trap in the flavor and juiciness of the ribs. 

    This sauce was INCREDIBLE. So nice to switch it up from BBQ sauce. Chipotle Apple Butter Ribs on the Grill
    Ribs on the grill - so easy! So nice to switch it up from BBQ sauce. Chipotle Apple Butter Ribs on the Grill
    I didn't even think about putting ribs on the grill, until I found out how easy it is!

    If I Can, You Can:

    You all, if you want to impress your family, or even have guests over for a bbq this Summer, you’ll want to give this recipe a try. No matter your level of expertise, you too can grill ribs!

    Now, if you have an Instant Pot, you may also want to try these Country Style Ribs!

    Recipe

    Grilled Apple Butter Chipotle Ribs on platter.

    Chipotle Apple Butter Grilled Ribs Recipe

    Jessica Burgess
    Chipotle Apple Butter Grilled Ribs Recipe: An easy grilled rib recipe, topped with a sauce that will flirt with your taste buds!
    4.67 from 3 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 1 hour hr 30 minutes mins
    Resting Time 13 minutes mins
    Total Time 1 hour hr 40 minutes mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8 servings (if ribs are about 2 lbs)
    Calories 460 kcal

    Ingredients

    • 1 2-lb package Smithfield Fresh Pork Ribs

    Rub:

    • 3 Tablespoons brown sugar
    • 2 Tablespoons chili powder
    • 1 Tablespoon garlic powder
    • 2 teaspoons table salt

    Sauce:

    • 1 Cup apple butter
    • 4 Tablespoons chipotle sauce
    • 1 Tablespoon brown sugar

    Instructions
     

    • Light charcoal grill. (Its ready for the ribs when the charcoal turns to an ash color.)
    • Rinse the ribs in water and patting dry with a paper towel.
    • Remove the membrane, which is on the bottom of the ribs.
    • Coat ribs with rub, and let sit for 10 minutes.
    • Place ribs on the grill over indirect heat. (Do not place directly over coals.)
    • Grill on each side for about 30 minutes, on each side.
    • Place ribs on a sheet of aluminum foil, and sauce both sides with the chipotle apple butter sauce. Wrap the ribs in the foil, cooking an additional 30 minutes to an hour for more tenderness.
    • Make sure ribs reach an internal temperature of 145 degrees.
    • Let rest for 3 minutes before serving. Serve with any remaining Chipotle Apple Butter Sauce.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving (about 2 ounces of meat) | Calories: 460kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 85mg | Sodium: 681mg | Potassium: 336mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 620IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 2.4mg

    Nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content will vary with brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes and more.

    Keywords ribs marinade, ribs recipe for the grill, ribs rub recipe
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    1. Richard Farris says

      November 29, 2018 at 5:38 am

      4 stars
      Very yummy!

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      • Jessica says

        November 30, 2018 at 6:20 pm

        Thank you! I’m so glad that you liked them!

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    2. Anthony says

      June 22, 2017 at 12:54 pm

      My wife and I enjoyed reading your recipes. The potatoe wedges recipe sounds really good. We plan to make them at our 4th of July cookout.

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      • Jessica says

        June 26, 2017 at 2:42 pm

        Oh thank you so much! I’m so glad that you enjoy it. Yay! Thank you so much for dropping a note!

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    3. tom scott says

      May 14, 2017 at 10:05 pm

      Terrific! We tried the ribs recipe and it is one of the best we’ve ever had! I had my doubts because I don’t care for Chipotle, but it really is great! Thanks for the recipe it is going in my personal recipe book.

      Reply
      • Jessica says

        May 15, 2017 at 7:38 am

        Aw, this is great!! Thank you so much for sharing that you liked them too! Makes my day! 🙂

        Reply
    4. Keith Miller says

      May 11, 2017 at 4:46 pm

      Where do I purchase smithfield babybacks and also the chipolte sauce I have looked in several store with no luck

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      • Jessica says

        May 15, 2017 at 7:37 am

        Hi Keith! Oh no! I hate that you can’t find them. I found the ribs in the pork section of the meat isle at Walmart. The chipotle sauce is in the authentic foods isle at our Walmart. (By the tortilla shells, salsa, etc.) I hope that helps!

        Reply
    5. Jim says

      May 04, 2017 at 11:16 pm

      145F on internal temp. That is not food safe deary.

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      • Jessica says

        May 06, 2017 at 7:23 am

        Hi Jim! When cooking, I try to make sure to follow the USDA guidelines, and went off of this here: http://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/news/20110525/cooking-temperatures-for-pork#1 where it also recommends 145 degrees Fahrenheit. Do you see somewhere else that’s recommended it be higher? I always want to stay updated if things have changed.

        Reply
    6. Judith Sternberg says

      May 03, 2017 at 8:05 pm

      I don’t have a charcoal grill. I have propane or an oven. How would that work?

      Reply
      • Jessica says

        May 06, 2017 at 7:33 am

        Hi Judith! You can of course cook them however you wish. I would recommend you find a recipe geared towards which cooking style you prefer, and then just use the rub and seasonings that I have here in this recipe. Good luck!

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    7. David @ Spiced says

      April 11, 2017 at 11:00 am

      What an awesome idea to use apple butter combined with chipotle sauce! Now that it’s finally warm enough to grill again, this ribs recipe is going straight to the top of list. Thanks so much for sharing! #client

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      • Jessica says

        April 17, 2017 at 2:25 pm

        Thank you David!! It really is delish!

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