Recipe of the Week – BBQ Short Ribs with Pineapple Salsa

Grilled BBQ Short Ribs with Pineapple Salsa

Grilled BBQ Short Ribs are one of PNF Coach Josh’s favorite meals. If you love ribs as much as he does give this recipe a try.

What You Need:

• For the short ribs

  • 4-5 pounds short ribs, bone in (about 6 short ribs depending on size)
  • 1 tablespoon coconut sugar
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • BBQ sauce (*optional)

  For the pineapple salsa

  • 3 large fresh pineapple rings
  • 1/3 cup chopped red bell pepper
  • 2 tablespoons minced red onion
  • 1 tablespoon minced jalapeno
  • 1/4 cup cilantro leaves, chopped
  • splash rice vinegar

How To Make It:

1. For the short ribs

   1. Trim as much excess fat from the short ribs as possible and set aside.
   2. Combine the coconut sugar and spices in small bowl.
   3. Rub each short rib with the spice mixture until all sides are coated. Place in a dish, cover and let sit for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
   4. Preheat an outdoor grill to about 400 degrees leaving one burner off so that there is a place to cook the ribs over indirect heat.
   5. Place 2 ribs and 2 ice cubes on either side of the ribs on enough aluminum foil to fold into packets. Seal the packets on the sides and top leaving a little bit of air in the top to give the moisture a place to go while cooking. Repeat with remaining ribs.
   6. Place the foil packets on the grill over indirect heat and cook for about 2 hours or until tender.
   7. Carefully open the top of each packet and if using the BBQ sauce, brush on top of each short rib. Close the grill and continue cooking for another 10 minutes. Remove from grill and let sit for a few minutes before serving.

   For the pineapple salsa

   1. Place the pineapple rings on the grill while the ribs cook. Cook for about 5 minutes per side until grill marks appear and pineapple starts to caramelize.
   2. Remove from grill and chop.
   3. Add the pineapple to a bowl with the remaining ingredients and toss together.
   4. Serve with the cooked short ribs.

Enjoy!

*Recipe Source: https://www.runningtothekitchen.com/grilled-bbq-short-ribs/