Katie Lee Biegel Preps Her 'Super Tender' Peach-Jalapeño Ribs the Night Before a Summer Party

Mar. 15, 2025

Katie Lee Biegel’s Peach-Jalapeño Ribs.Photo:JENNIFER CAUSEY

JENNIFER CAUSEY

Katie Lee Biegel’s ribs have all the elements of a perfect Labor Day cookout recipe.

“Ribs are one of my favorite foods to serve for a summer party. They’re made mostly ahead and finished just before serving, leaving plenty of time to spend with our guests,” says the cohost of Food Network’sThe Kitchen.

The founder ofKind of Wild winessays the “crowd-pleaser” ribs are “sweet, spicy and tangy—plus they’re super tender because they’re cooked low and slow.”

Katie Lee Biegel with her Kind of Wild wine.Ben Fink Shaprio

Ben Fink Shaprio

If you’ve got the time,Biegelsuggests putting her spice rub — made with chili powder, pepper, garlic, brown sugar and more — on in advance. “Sometimes I season them the night before so the flavor really penetrates the meat," she says.

Katie Lee Biegel’s Peach-Jalapeño Ribs

1 Tbsp. chili powder

1 tsp. garlic powder

1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper

1 tsp. onion powder

1 tsp. ground coriander

2 Tbsp. plus ½ tsp. kosher salt, divided

⅓ cup plus 1 Tbsp. packed light brown sugar, divided

1 Tbsp. olive oil

½ small yellow onion, grated

1 large jalapeño, seeded and minced

¾ cup jarred peach preserves

¾ cup ketchup

3 Tbsp. white wine vinegar

1½ Tbsp. molasses

2 tsp. Dijon mustard

Freshly chopped fresh cilantro

1.Preheat oven to 500º. Whisk chili powder, garlic powder, black pepper, onion powder, coriander, 2 tablespoons salt and 1 tablespoon brown sugar until combined. Reserve 1 tablespoon spice rub mixture.

2.Place each rack of ribs onto a large piece of aluminum foil. Season each side generously with remaining spice mixture. Wrap ribs tightly with foil, and place on a baking sheet. Bake at 500º for 20 minutes, then reduce heat to 250º. Bake until fork-tender, 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hours.

3.While ribs bake, heat olive oil over medium in a medium saucepan. Add onion and jalapeño; cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent and tender, about 5 minutes.

4.Add reserved spice mixture to onion mixture; cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add peach preserves, ketchup, vinegar, molasses, mustard, remaining ⅓ cup brown sugar and ½ teaspoon salt. Bring to a simmer; cook, stirring often, until slightly thickened, 8 to 10 minutes. Cover until ready to use.

5.Remove ribs from oven; discard foil. Brush ribs with a few tablespoons of the sauce. Preheat oven to broil. Return ribs to oven. Broil until brown and lightly charred, about 10 minutes, flipping halfway through. Alternatively, preheat a gas grill to medium high (400 to 450°). Grill ribs until browned and lightly charred, 6 to 8 minutes, flipping halfway through.

6.Brush ribs with additional sauce. Slice and sprinkle with cilantro, and serve.

Serves:8Active time:20 minutesTotal time:2 hours, 20 minutes

source: people.com