Slow-Smoked Beef Ribs with Mango-Pesto Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-10 · Updated 2026-06-10

Tender, slow-smoked beef ribs paired with a vibrant mango-pesto sauce that balances smoky richness with fresh, fruity brightness. This American-inspired barbecue recipe, ready in about 380 minutes, pairs beef ribs, kosher salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 650 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 beef ribs
• 2 tbsp kosher salt
• 1 tbsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp garlic powder
• 1 tbsp smoked paprika
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 cup, diced ripe mango
• 1/2 cup packed fresh basil leaves
• 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat your smoker to 225°F. Pat dry 3 lbs beef ribs and rub evenly with 2 tbsp kosher salt, 1 tbsp black pepper, 1 tbsp garlic powder, and 1 tbsp smoked paprika.
2. Step 2: Place the ribs bone side down on the smoker and cook for 5-6 hours until the meat is tender and pulls away from the bone easily.
3. Step 3: While ribs smoke, prepare the mango-pesto sauce by blending 1 cup diced ripe mango, 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts, 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper in a food processor until smooth.
4. Step 4: With the motor running, slowly drizzle in 2 tbsp olive oil until the sauce emulsifies and becomes glossy.
5. Step 5: Remove ribs from the smoker and let rest for 10 minutes. Serve ribs generously drizzled with mango-pesto sauce.