Golden Peanut Glazed Ribs

  • Difficulty: Intermediate
  • Prep Time: 20 min
  • Total Time: 45 min
Golden Peanut Glazed Ribs

Ingredients

  • 1 cup fresh mixed greens
  • 1 ounce sliced red bell pepper
  • 2 tablespoons peanut vinaigrette, sub recipe
  • 1 tablespoon charred runner peanuts
  • 2 prepared, dry rubbed, baby back pork ribs, hot
  • 2 fluid ounces Carolina gold peanut butter sauce (see recipe)
  • Garnish
  • Fresh microgreens as desired

For Peanut Vinaigrette

Yield: 10 servings, 2 tablespoons per serving

  • 0.33 cup smooth peanut butter
  • 3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 0.25 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 0.25 teaspoons ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons denatured peanut oil

Carolina Gold Peanut Butter Sauce

Yield: 20 servings, 2 tablespoons per serving

  • 1 cup yellow mustard
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 0.25 cup Worcestershire sauce
  • 0.25 cup hot sauce
  • 2 tablespoons wildflower honey
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger root, peeled and minced
  • 2 tablespoons yellow mustard seeds
  • 1 tablespoon peanut butter powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Nutrients Per Serving

Calories: 450
Calories from Fat: 252
Fat: 28 g
Carbohydrates: 26 g
Cholesterol: 70 mg
Protein: 27 g
Fiber: 4 g
Sodium: 980 mg

Directions

  1. Prepare Peanut Vinaigrette, and Carolina gold peanut butter sauce recipes below.
  2. Toss mixed greens and bell pepper strips in peanut vinaigrette and plate. Top with charred runner peanuts.
  3. Shingle 2 BBQ ribs on the plate next to the salad and top with Carolina gold peanut butter sauce.
  4. Garnish with microgreens as desired and serve

Directions for Peanut Vinagrette

  1. Set aside peanut oil and add remaining ingredients into a blender.
  2. With blender on medium speed, slowly drizzle in peanut oil to bring the vinaigrette together. Vinaigrette should lightly coat the back of a spoon.
  3. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  4. Use within 3-5 days.

Directions for Carolina Gold Peanut Butter Sauce

  1. Set aside peanut butter powder and add remaining ingredients to a small saucepan over medium heat until sugar is melted.
  2. Reduce heat to a simmer and reduce sauce by one third. Remove saucepan.
  3. Add peanut butter powder and whisk into sauce.
  4. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Store under refrigeration and use within 3-5 days.

Nutrients Per Serving

Calories: 450
Calories from Fat: 252
Fat: 28 g
Carbohydrates: 26 g
Cholesterol: 70 mg
Protein: 27 g
Fiber: 4 g
Sodium: 980 mg