Puerto Rican BBQ Ribs (Costillas De Cerdo)

Puerto Rican BBQ Ribs (Costillas De Cerdo) are deliciously tender & juicy with lots of Caribbean flavor. These aren’t your typical BBQ ribs!

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Puerto Rican food is known for delicious things like arroz con gandules and pasteles, but there is so much more to our cuisine. A big part of Puerto Rican culture revolves around grilling and outdoor cooking. We are famous for delicious grilled meats that are seasoned with lots of flavor and served roadside or beachside.

Puerto Rican BBQ Ribs (Costillas De Cerdo) | Delish D'Lites

One of the things my dad always makes when we’re having family gatherings is costillas, or BBQ pork ribs. The traditional American BBQ that’s slathered in sauce and cooked for 8+ hours was never something I grew up eating. In my home, we make ribs in 2 hours or less, with a #TeamFast cooking method that involves browning them on the grill, then roasting the ribs in aluminum foil, so they get nice and tender in a jiffy.

Puerto Rican BBQ Ribs (Costillas De Cerdo) | Delish D'Lites

My Puerto Rican costillas also aren’t slathered in BBQ sauce, as they already have lots of flavor on their own. The quality of the ribs are super important, since they’re the star of this show. Smithfield Extra Tender Fresh Pork Spareribs are my secret weapon to cooking perfect ribs every time. They’re hand trimmed, extra tender & juicy with no added hormones or steroids, so you can feel good about serving them to your family. My Puerto Rican BBQ ribs are perfect with a glass of Liberty Creek wine, I love making a luscious sangria with it!

Puerto Rican BBQ Ribs (Costillas De Cerdo) | Delish D'Lites

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If you’re intimidated about making ribs on the grill, don’t be! My easy method makes sure you end up with delicious, tender ribs, even if you’re making them for the first time! Smithfield Extra Tender Fresh Pork is more tender and juicy, so no matter the level of experience consumers have in the kitchen or at the grill, their pork ribs are sure to impress.

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Puerto Rican BBQ Ribs (Costillas De Cerdo) | Delish D'Lites

Puerto Rican BBQ Ribs (Costillas De Cerdo)

Course Main Course
Cuisine Puerto Rican
Keyword ribs
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings 8 people
Author Delish D’Lites

Ingredients

  • 1 package Smithfield Extra Tender Fresh Pork Spareribs contains 2 racks
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 tbsp adobo all purpose seasoning available in the Latin food aisle
  • 2 tbsp paprika
  • 2 tsp dried oregano
  • 2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 cup apple juice or chicken stock

Instructions

  1. Preheat your grill to medium low heat.

  2. Rub each rack of ribs with one tablespoon of olive oil.

  3. Combine the adobo, paprika, oregano and black pepper.

  4. Season the ribs thorough with the seasoning mix, making sure to get the sides too!

  5. Grill the ribs for 15 minutes per side, until thoroughly browned on both sides.

  6. Wrap the ribs in aluminum foil, creating a pouch.

  7. Pour the vinegar and apple juice into the pouch, then seal it tightly on all sides.

  8. Place the aluminum foil wrapped ribs back on the grill, on low heat. Cook for 2-2.5 hours, until tender.

  9. Slice the ribs into individual portions and serve immediately. If desired, you can serve BBQ on the side for dipping.

Puerto Rican BBQ Ribs (Costillas De Cerdo)

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I’m Jannese, Founder of Delish D’lites

I’m a Puerto Rican girl living in paradise (Florida), and the creative mind behind Delish D’Lites. I love sharing my family recipes and travel inspired cuisine! My favorite things include collecting passport stamps, twerking to Latin music, and kissing puppies. Follow along on social.