Pineapple Barbecue Ribs (Girls Gone Grillin’ Style)

Pineapple Barbecue Ribs (Girls Gone Grillin’ Style)

Sweet, smoky, sticky—these ribs bring tropical vibes straight to the pit. Perfect for the grill or smoker.

Ingredients

• 2 racks pork ribs (baby back or St. Louis)
• Yellow mustard (binder)
• Girls Gone Grillin’ Sweet and Sticky BBQ seasoning
  
• Pineapple BBQ Glaze
• 1 cup pineapple juice (or crushed pineapple, drained)
• ¾ cup BBQ sauce
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 tsp garlic powder

Optional heat: pinch of cayenne or red pepper flakes

Prep

Remove the membrane from ribs.

Light coat of mustard, then season generously with rub.

Rest 30–60 minutes while the grill/smoker heats to 250°F.

Cook (Low & Slow)

Smoke/Grill ribs indirect heat for 2–2½ hours, until bark forms.

Wrap tightly in foil with:

¼ cup pineapple juice

2 tbsp butter

Cook another 1–1½ hours until tender.

Glaze & Set

Unwrap, brush with pineapple BBQ glaze, and cook uncovered 20–30 minutes to get sticky (bump heat to 275–300°F if needed).

Finish

Rest 10 minutes, slice, and add one last glossy brush of glaze.