Cajun Ribs Recipe

These Cajun ribs feature tender baby back ribs coated in a bold blackened Cajun seasoning, delivering a smoky, spicy kick. Finished with a rich honey butter glaze, they balance the heat with sweetness for an irresistible flavor.

Course BBQ, dinner, Grilling, Main Course

Cuisine American, Cajun, Southern

Keyword cajun ribs, comfort food, grilled, smoked, spicy

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 3 30

Servings Servings

Calories 345kcal

Author Bon Appeteach

Ingredients

2 racks Baby Back Ribs or spare ribs
2 tbsp Olive Oil for the binder
1 batch Cajun Seasoning

Glaze

1/2 cup Butter
1/2 cup Honey or brown sugar
1/2 Lemon juiced

Instructions

Preheat the smoker to 250 F.
In a bowl, mix up a batch of Cajun seasoning and set it aside.

Preparation

Remove the membrane from the ribs and pat it dry with paper towels. With a sharp knife, slice the ribs into individual pieces.
Lightly oil the ribs all over in a thin layer.
Coat each rib in a thin, even layer of the Cajun seasoning mixture. Pat it onto the meat lightly so it sticks evenly.

Smoking

Place the individual ribs directly onto the grill grates, bone side down.
Smoke the ribs for about 2.5-3 hours, spraying every 20-30 minutes with diluted apple cider vinegar.
While the ribs are smoking, melt the butter and honey together in a pot over low heat to combine. Remove from the heat and stir in the lemon juice and set aside.
When the ribs are probing tender (around 180-190 F), remove them from the grill grates and transfer to a foil pan.
Pour the honey butter mixture over the top, wrap in foil, and place them back onto the smoker.
Smoke for another 30-45 minutes or until they are tender.
Remove, plate, serve, and enjoy!

Notes

Want to make this as a traditional rack of ribs? Follow my method for 3-2-1 ribs (for spare or baby back). Add a small amount of the honey butter mixture to the foil-wrapped ribs and then glaze again with more at the end when desired. This method often takes anywhere between 5-6 hours.

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