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Barbecue Rib Nachos

Barbecue Rib Nachos

Barbecue Rib Nachos make the perfect summer party food
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours
Total Time: 6 hours 20 minutes
Course: dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: barbeque ideas, rib recipes, ribs
Author: Seasoned Sprinkles

Ingredients

For the Sauce:

  • 3 cans peaches
  • 2 adobe peppers
  • 5 teaspoons chili powder
  • 3 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 3 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 teaspoons cumin
  • 1/2 cup molasses
  • 3 teaspoons vinegar
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar

For the Rub:

  • 1/4 cup evoo
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1 T garlic powder
  • 2 T paprika
  • 1 t cayenne pepper
  • 2 T chili powder
  • 1 T cumin
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar

For the nachos

  • 3-4 pounds Smithfield extra tender ribs cut from the bone and shredded
  • 1 large bag of tortilla chips
  • 4 cups of cheddar cheese
  • the reserved barbecue sauce

Instructions

For the sauce

  • Drain about half of each can of peaches and add remainder to blender with peppers and garlic.Blend them until smooth.
  • Combine all sauce ingredients in pot and cook over low heat for 1-2 hours. This sauce gets better the longer it cooks.

For the ribs

  • Combine all rub ingredients in bowl. Rub directly on to ribs. Brush sauce on over ribs. Cook over indirect heat of coals for 4-6 hours or until the meat is falling off the bone, brushing with more sauce periodically.

For the nachos

  • Remove the rib meat from the bones and set aside. Layer 1/3 of the chips with 1/3 of the cheese and reserved barbecue sauce. Repeat 2 more times until the nachos are built. Broil for 90 seconds or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Garnish with green onions and jalapenos if desired. Enjoy!

Notes

* If desired substitute 2 bottles of your favorite barbecue sauce

Nutrition

Serving: 4-8 people depending on how hungry they are
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