SMOKY SWEET BABY BACK CHILI

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image



Smoky Sweet Baby Back Chili image

If using baby back ribs in chili is wrong, then we don't want to be right. The meat is juicy and tender. It adds a whole different flavor to the chili than traditional recipes. This is a mild chili that's smoky and a little sweet. If you want to add a little heat, add a bit of cayenne or diced jalapeno peppers to the recipe. We...

Provided by Amy Cox

Categories     Ribs

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 rack of baby back ribs, pre-cooked
1/2 c diced onion (preferably vidalia)
1 can(s) diced tomatoes, 14.5 oz.
2 can(s) mixed beans (chili blend), 15 oz.
1 can(s) tomato paste, 6 oz.
1 pkg medium chili seasoning
1/4 c brown sugar BBQ sauce
1/4 c finely diced green and red pepper
1 1/2 c water
1 dash(es) liquid smoke flavoring

Steps:

  • 1. In a large pot, put heat to medium-low or in a Crock Pot on medium.
  • 2. Pull a part off the bone into small to medium sized shreds and chunks of the baby back ribs. Place in the pot.
  • 3. Add all of the diced veggies and the can of tomato paste. Then stir it together.
  • 4. Add the can of diced tomatoes with all of the juices into the pot. Stir.
  • 5. Add the cans of bean blend (juices included). Then add the water and barbecue sauce. Stir.
  • 6. Bring to a low boil then lower back down to medium-low. Add the liquid smoke and stir. After 10 minutes cover, and then simmer for approximately 30 minutes so all the flavors can marry. Serve with cornbread, garlic sticks, or Parmesan breadsticks.

There are no comments yet!