Maple-Mango Glazed Smoked Ribs

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

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Smoked pork ribs glazed with a sweet and tangy sauce featuring maple syrup and fresh mango for a balanced smoky finish. This American-inspired barbecue recipe, ready in about 290 minutes, pairs pork ribs, kosher salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 520 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.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 270 min Serves 6 American cuisine 520 cal/serving

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Ingredients

3 lbs pork ribs
1 tbsp kosher salt
1 tbsp black pepper
1 tbsp garlic powder
2 tsp smoked paprika
2 cups apple wood chips
1 cup diced ripe mango
1/3 cup pure maple syrup
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp Jim Beam bourbon
2 tbsp honey
1/4 tsp red chili flakes
1 tbsp fresh lime juice

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Instructions

Step 1: Remove the silver skin from 3 lbs pork ribs. Combine 1 tbsp kosher salt, 1 tbsp black pepper, 1 tbsp garlic powder, and 2 tsp smoked paprika in a bowl; rub this spice blend evenly over the ribs. Let them rest uncovered in the fridge for at least 2 hours.
Step 2: Preheat smoker to 225°F and add 2 cups soaked apple wood chips. Place the ribs bone-side down on the smoker grate and smoke for 4 hours until the meat is tender and pulls away slightly from the bones.
Step 3: While ribs smoke, prepare the glaze by blending 1 cup diced ripe mango, 1/3 cup pure maple syrup, 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 1 tbsp Jim Beam bourbon, 2 tbsp honey, 1/4 tsp red chili flakes, and 1 tbsp fresh lime juice in a blender until smooth.
Step 4: After 4 hours, brush the maple-mango glaze generously over the ribs. Increase smoker temperature to 275°F and continue cooking the ribs for another 30 minutes, brushing the glaze every 10 minutes until sticky and caramelized.
Step 5: Remove ribs from the smoker and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.