Maple-Glazed BBQ Ribs with Charred Pineapple Salsa

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-14 · Updated 2026-06-14

Tender pork ribs slathered in a sweet maple BBQ glaze paired with a vibrant charred pineapple salsa for a smoky-sweet finish. This American-inspired barbecue recipe, ready in about 200 minutes, pairs pork baby back ribs, kosher salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 3 lbs pork baby back ribs
• 2 tbsp kosher salt
• 1 tbsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp smoked paprika
• 1 tbsp garlic powder
• 1/2 cup maple syrup
• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
• 2 tbsp yellow mustard
• 1 cup pineapple chunks
• 1 medium red bell pepper
• 1 small jalapeño pepper
• 1/4 cup diced red onion
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 2 tbsp fresh cilantro chopped

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 275°F. Mix 2 tbsp kosher salt, 1 tbsp black pepper, 2 tbsp smoked paprika, and 1 tbsp garlic powder in a bowl. Rub this spice blend evenly over the 3 lbs pork baby back ribs.
2. Step 2: Wrap the ribs tightly in foil and bake for 2.5 to 3 hours until the meat is tender and pulls away from the bone easily.
3. Step 3: While ribs bake, prepare the maple BBQ glaze by whisking together 1/2 cup maple syrup, 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar, and 2 tbsp yellow mustard in a small saucepan. Simmer over medium heat for 10 minutes until thickened.
4. Step 4: For the salsa, char 1 cup pineapple chunks and 1 medium red bell pepper on a hot grill or skillet until blackened in spots, about 5 minutes. Dice the grilled pineapple and pepper along with 1 small minced jalapeño, 1/4 cup diced red onion, 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, and 2 tbsp lime juice. Mix well.
5. Step 5: Remove ribs from oven and brush generously with the maple BBQ glaze. Broil for 3-5 minutes to caramelize the glaze, watching carefully to avoid burning.
6. Step 6: Serve the glazed ribs topped with the charred pineapple salsa for a bright, smoky-sweet contrast.