
Charcoal-Grilled Pork Ribs Glazed with Aji Amarillo and Passion Fruit
Savor tender and juicy pork ribs, marinated and then grilled to perfection. The marinade and sauce combine the fruity sweetness of passion fruit with the aromatic heat of aji amarillo (Peruvian yellow chili).
Ingredients
- 1.5 kg Pork Ribs (St-Louis style)
- 4 tablespoons Aji Amarillo paste (Peruvian yellow chili paste)
- 3/4 cup Passion fruit pulp
- 4 cloves Garlic, finely minced
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons White vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Honey or maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon Lime juice
- to taste Salt
- to taste Freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, combine 3 tablespoons of aji amarillo paste, 1/2 cup of passion fruit pulp, minced garlic, cumin, oregano, brown sugar, white vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- 2
Generously coat the pork ribs with this marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, ideally overnight.
- 3
Prepare your grill for medium indirect heat (around 150-175°C / 300-350°F).
- 4
In a small saucepan, combine the remaining aji amarillo paste (1 tbsp), remaining passion fruit pulp (1/4 cup), honey, and lime juice. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat and let it thicken slightly for 5-7 minutes to create the glazing sauce. Set aside.
- 5
Place the pork ribs on the grill grate, bone-side down, over the indirect heat zone. Close the lid.
- 6
Cook for 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours, basting regularly with the glazing sauce during the last 30 minutes, until the meat is very tender and easily pulls away from the bone.
- 7
Remove from the grill, let rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving, garnished with fresh cilantro.
Chef's Tips
- •For even more tender ribs, you can slow cook them in the oven at a low temperature (130°C / 275°F) for 2-3 hours before finishing them on the grill for glazing and smoky flavor.
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