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RIBS ARE A GREAT MEMORIAL DAY DISH
The Smoked Huli Huli Party Ribs recipe is a fantastic way to elevate your Memorial Day BBQ, especially when using ingredients sourced conveniently from Safeway. Inspired by the trending party rib style, these ribs are cut into individual pieces, marinated in a delightful blend of Safeway’s Signature Select Sesame Ginger Marinade, fresh-cut pineapple picked up at the store, soy, ginger, and sesame. This marinade, available at Safeway, serves as the perfect base to infuse these ribs with irresistible flavors. After marinating, the ribs are smoked to perfection on the Traeger grill, resulting in tender, flavorful bites that are sure to impress your guests.
A NEW TAKE ON CLASSIC RIBS
This recipe features Signature Select Baby Back Ribs from Safeway, ensuring high-quality and tender meat for your dish. By cutting the ribs into individual portions, each piece absorbs the delicious marinade and smoky flavor, making them easy to eat and perfect for serving a crowd.
INSPIRED BY AN INTERNET TREND
The idea behind these Smoked Huli Huli Party Ribs came from the viral trend of preparing ribs for gatherings in a more accessible way. We wanted to create a recipe that captures the essence of summer BBQs—flavorful, easy to prepare, and a true crowd-pleaser.
Serving ribs at a Memorial Day party is always a winning idea, bringing together the essence of outdoor gatherings and celebration. Ribs are a classic BBQ favorite that appeals to guests of all ages and tastes. The rich, smoky aroma of grilled ribs sets the tone for a festive atmosphere, whether you’re hosting a backyard cookout or a casual get-together with friends and family. Ribs are also versatile and can be paired with a variety of sides, from classic coleslaw and cornbread to fresh salads and grilled vegetables, making them a centerpiece that complements a wide range of flavors and dishes.
Moreover, ribs are perfect for feeding a crowd without much fuss. They can be prepared in advance, allowing you to spend more time mingling with guests and less time in the kitchen. Plus, the communal and interactive nature of ribs—especially when served as individual pieces like our Smoked Huli Huli Party Ribs—encourages sharing and conversation among guests. Whether you’re celebrating the start of summer or honoring the significance of Memorial Day, serving ribs is a surefire way to create lasting memories and keep everyone coming back for seconds.
SHOP AT SAFEWAY
Shopping at Safeway offers a multitude of benefits that make meal planning and grocery shopping a breeze, especially when preparing for your Memorial Day party featuring Huli Huli Party Ribs. One standout advantage is the Safeway for U program, designed to cater to individual preferences and provide personalized savings. By utilizing this program, shoppers can access exclusive deals tailored to their shopping habits, making it easier to save on essentials for your BBQ. The Safeway for U program also offers digital coupons that can be conveniently loaded onto a shopper’s loyalty card, ensuring seamless savings at checkout.
Another compelling benefit of shopping at Safeway is the convenience of in-store shoppers. These dedicated individuals hand-select your groceries according to your preferences, ensuring that each item meets your standards before delivery or pickup. This service not only saves time but also ensures that you receive the freshest produce and highest-quality products, essential for crafting delicious Huli Huli Party Ribs.
SAFEWAY MAKES IT EASY
For those looking to streamline their grocery shopping experience even further for your Memorial Day celebration, Safeway offers free delivery with a FreshPass membership. This membership provides unlimited grocery delivery, saving both time and effort for busy families or individuals planning their BBQ. With FreshPass, shoppers can enjoy the convenience of having groceries delivered right to their doorstep, allowing for more time to focus on family, cooking, and enjoying the delicious flavors of your Huli Huli Party Ribs.
MANY PROGRAMS TO MAKE LIFE EASIER
Safeway’s commitment to convenience extends to their innovative programs like FreshPass membership and Safeway for U, designed to enhance the grocery shopping experience. With FreshPass membership, shoppers can enjoy unlimited grocery delivery, making it effortless to stock up on ingredients for your Memorial Day feast featuring Huli Huli Party Ribs. Additionally, Safeway for U provides personalized savings and exclusive deals tailored to individual preferences, ensuring that you can access discounts on essential BBQ ingredients and discover new products to elevate your culinary creations. These programs exemplify Safeway’s dedication to making grocery shopping seamless and enjoyable for every customer.
START WITH SIMPLE SHORTCUTS
For this recipe, we used quality ingredients sourced from Safeway. The Signature Select Sesame Ginger Marinade, combined with fresh pineapple, ketchup, honey, and ginger, infuses the ribs with a unique and irresistible taste. Additionally, the use of brown sugar, butter, and chicken broth in the cooking process adds depth and richness to the dish.
COOKING WITH SAFEWAY’S MARINADES
When planning a meal for a crowd or a busy weeknight dinner, utilizing simple shortcuts can be a game-changer. Start by picking up a bottle of Safeway’s Signature Select Sesame Ginger Marinade, which serves as the flavorful base for these Huli Huli Party Ribs. This pre-made marinade not only saves time but also infuses the ribs with delicious Asian-inspired flavors without the need for multiple ingredients.
Pair this marinade with fresh-cut pineapple from Safeway’s produce department for added convenience and freshness. By incorporating these easy shortcuts, you can streamline your cooking process and spend more quality time with your family while still serving a memorable and delicious dish.
SIMPLE YET FLAVORFUL VERSION OF HULI HULI
Preparing meals for a crowd or on a busy weeknight doesn’t have to be complicated. With Safeway’s selection of quality ingredients, like their marinades and fresh produce, you can keep recipes simple yet incredibly flavorful. Opt for pre-marinated products, like the Signature Select Sesame Ginger Marinade, to cut down on prep time and still achieve mouthwatering results. Additionally, using fresh-cut fruit from Safeway’s produce department adds a touch of freshness and natural sweetness to your dishes. By embracing simplicity and quality ingredients, you can create satisfying meals that everyone will love, whether it’s for a special occasion or a quick family dinner at home.
EASY STEPS TO GREAT RESULTS
To start, blend the Signature Select Sesame Ginger Marinade with pineapple, ginger, ketchup, and honey to create a mouthwatering marinade. Next, prepare the ribs by removing the silver skin and cutting them into individual pieces. Marinate the ribs and let them rest in the fridge before smoking on your Traeger grill.
PRIMARY INGREDIENTS
- Signature Select Baby Back Ribs (sometimes labeled as Pork Loin Back Ribs)
- Fresh Cut Pineapple Bowl
- Signature Select Sesame Ginger Marinade
- Signature Select Ketchup
- Signature Select Honey
- fresh ginger
- Signature Select light brown sugar
- Signature Select chicken broth
- Lucerne Sweet Cream butter
- Green onions
WHY SMOKING HULI HULI PARTY RIBS ON THE TRAEGER WORKS
Using the Traeger grill enhances the flavor and tenderness of the ribs. The slow smoking process infuses the marinade deep into the meat, creating juicy and flavorful ribs that will have your guests coming back for more.
When it comes to smoking ribs, the Traeger grill is a game-changer, offering consistent heat and that unbeatable wood-fired flavor. Traeger’s wood pellet system allows for precise temperature control, ensuring that your ribs cook evenly and become incredibly tender.
The slow smoking process on the Traeger infuses the Signature Select Sesame Ginger marinade and other flavors deep into each rib, resulting in a mouthwatering taste experience. This method not only adds delicious smokiness but also enhances the natural flavors of the ingredients, making every bite of your Huli Huli Party Ribs irresistible.
The unique method of cutting the ribs into individual pieces for Huli Huli Party Ribs perfectly complements the Traeger smoking process. By slicing the ribs into smaller portions, the marinade penetrates each piece more effectively during smoking, ensuring that every bite is bursting with flavor.
The Traeger grill’s consistent temperature and wood-fired smoke create a flavorful crust on the ribs while keeping the meat juicy and tender inside. This approach parlays directly into creating party-perfect ribs, allowing you to serve a crowd with ease and confidence. Whether for a festive gathering or a family dinner, smoking ribs on the Traeger guarantees exceptional results that will leave everyone craving more.
Smoke after marinating Cook at higher temp at the end to set the sauce
STEP-BY-STEP
- Preparation: Blend marinade ingredients and prepare the ribs.
- Marinating: Coat the ribs in the marinade and refrigerate.
- Smoking: Smoke the ribs on the Traeger grill until they reach the desired internal temperature.
- Braising: Finish cooking the ribs in a flavorful mixture of marinade, chicken broth, brown sugar, and butter.
- Final Grilling: Brush with sauce and grill until beautifully glazed.
- In a blender combine one bottle of the Signature Select Sesame Ginger marinade with ¼ cup of pineapple chunks and 4 tbsp of pineapple juice.
- Grate 1 tbsp of fresh ginger and add to the blender along with the ketchup and honey, then blend well.
- On a cutting board, unwrap the ribs and flip the rack of ribs face-down on the board (with the bones facing you). Using a butter knife, carefully slide the knife under the silver skin to loosen it. Then use a piece of paper towel to grasp the silver skin and pull it off the ribs. Repeat with the second rack of ribs.
- Then, using a kitchen or chef’s knife, cut between each rib to create individual pieces.
- Place the individually sliced ribs in the shallow pan and pour the prepared marinade over the ribs. Turn to coat.
- Cover the pan and place in the fridge for up to one hour.
- Preheat your grill or smoker to 225* and once the grill is hot, place the ribs on the grates of the grill and close the lid.
- Allow the ribs to smoke for about 2.5 hours, or until the internal temperature of the meat reaches 165*.
- Once the ribs hit 165*, place them in the aluminum pan and add ½ of the bottle of remaining sesame ginger marinade, the chicken broth, brown sugar and butter.
- Stir to combine and cover the pan tightly with aluminum foil and return to the grill and continue cooking at 250* until the meat reaches an internal temperature of 190* (about 2 hours).
- Remove the ribs from the pan and place them back on the grill grates. Brush with sauce from the pan and cook for another 30 minutes at 300* until the sauce sets and the ribs are shiny.
- Arrange huli huli party ribs on a platter and sprinkle with thinly sliced green onions. Serve skewers of pineapple alongside and enjoy.
OTHER RECIPES FOR YOUR MEMORIAL DAY PARTY
Here are some other recipes you might enjoy cooking up for a Memorial Day Party!
- St. Louis Ribs
- Slow Smoked Country Style Pork Ribs
- Italian Beef on the Traeger
- Stuffed Jalapeno Rellenos
- Southwestern EggRolls
PRODUCTS USED IN THIS COOK
For the Signature Select ingredients used in this recipe, visit your local Safeway or shop online at Safeway.com. Safeway offers a wide range of high-quality products that make every meal special.
- Safeway for U : Safeway for U™ is their loyalty program that offers personalized deals, digital coupons, rewards, and so much more. It’s easy (and free) to become a member of Safeway for U™.
- Traeger Grills
These Smoked Huli Huli Party Ribs are a must-try for your next outdoor gathering. Impress your friends and family with this unique and delicious dish, made easy with Signature Select ingredients from Safeway. Get everything you need at your nearest Safeway store or online, and let the Traeger grill do the magic! This Memorial Day, make your BBQ memorable with Smoked Huli Huli Party Ribs—easy, flavorful, and perfect for sharing with loved ones. Happy grilling!
Smoked Huli Huli Party Ribs
Equipment
- Blender or food processor
- measuring cups
- Cutting board
- chef’s knife
- butter knife
- shallow dish with lid
- Aluminum foil
- Aluminum pan
- pastry brush
- grater or zester
- paper towels
- Smoker grill
Ingredients
- 2 racks Signature Select Baby Back Ribs sometimes labeled as Pork Loin Back Ribs
- 1 Fresh Cut Pineapple Bowl
- 2 bottles Signature Select Sesame Ginger Marinade
- ½ cup Signature Select Ketchup
- ¼ cup Signature Select Honey
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger
- ½ cup Signature Select light brown sugar
- 1 cup Signature Select chicken broth
- ½ stick Lucerne Sweet Cream butter
- 2 green onion
Instructions
- In a blender combine one bottle of the Signature Select Sesame Ginger marinade with ¼ cup of pineapple chunks and 4 tbsp of pineapple juice.
- Grate 1 tbsp of fresh ginger and add to the blender along with the ketchup and honey, then blend well.
- On a cutting board, unwrap the ribs and flip the rack of ribs face-down on the board (with the bones facing you). Using a butter knife, carefully slide the knife under the silver skin to loosen it. Then use a piece of paper towel to grasp the silver skin and pull it off the ribs. Repeat with the second rack of ribs.
- Then, using a kitchen or chef’s knife, cut between each rib to create individual pieces.
- Place the individually sliced ribs in the shallow pan and pour the prepared marinade over the ribs. Turn to coat.
- Cover the pan and place in the fridge for up to one hour.
- Preheat your grill or smoker to 225* and once the grill is hot, place the ribs on the grates of the grill and close the lid.
- Allow the ribs to smoke for about 2.5 hours, or until the internal temperature of the meat reaches 165*.
- Once the ribs hit 165*, place them in the aluminum pan and add ½ of the bottle of remaining sesame ginger marinade, the chicken broth, brown sugar and butter.
- Stir to combine and cover the pan tightly with aluminum foil and return to the grill and continue cooking at 250* until the meat reaches an internal temperature of 190* (about 2 hours).
- Remove the ribs from the pan and place them back on the grill grates. Brush with sauce from the pan and cook for another 30 minutes at 300* until the sauce sets and the ribs are shiny.
- Arrange huli huli party ribs on a platter and sprinkle with thinly sliced green onions. Serve skewers of pineapple alongside and enjoy.
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