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Cuban Inspired Mojo Grilled Ribs

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Servings 4 Servings
Cuts pork ribs

Ingredients

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Directions

Preheat grill to 250°F, with an indirect heating location – if using a gas grill, only light half of the burners; if using a charcoal grill, move hot coals to one side of the grill.
In a baking tray place a large piece of aluminum foil and top with parchment paper. Place ribs, meat side down, onto parchment.
In a small bowl combine garlic, orange zest, lime zest, brown sugar, sofrito if using, adobo, sazón, oregano, and cumin. Stir and season with salt and pepper. Rub mixture on all sides of ribs until well coated. Wrap parchment and foil around ribs creating a tight packet.
Place foil wrapped ribs onto the indirect heat section of the grill, meat-side down, and close the lid. Grill for 1 ½ - 2 hours, until ribs reach an internal temperature of 145-195°F with a 3-minute rest. Remove from grill and allow to cool slightly.
While ribs are cooking, prepare glaze by combining juice of one orange and one lime, with honey and cilantro. Set aside.
Increase grill temp to 350-400°F. Unwrap ribs and brush on both sides with glaze. Place on direct heat section of grill and grill on both sides, brushing with glaze 1-2 more times, until caramelized. Reserve remaining glaze.
Remove ribs from grill and cool for 5-10 minutes before cutting. Drizzle with remaining glaze and toss to coat. Garnish with cilantro and season with salt and pepper as desired. Finish mojo ribs with orange and lime zest and pair with red beans and rice In ingredients: update listed orange and lime to include, plus additional zest for garnish.