BBQ Ribs Wrapped Around a Pineapple

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Sweet. Savory. Ridiculously good-looking.

If you’ve been waiting for the showstopper recipe to bust out at your next cookout… this is it. BBQ ribs wrapped around a whole pineapple. Yeah, you heard that right.

It’s bold. It’s delicious. And it’s got that “wait, what?!” factor your guests will talk about for weeks.

Whether you’re firing up the grill or using your oven, we’re walking you through exactly how to make it. No fluff. Just step-by-step instructions to help you nail it.

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What You’ll Need:

• 1 rack Edwards Family Farms Pork Ribs

• 2 cups BBQ sauce (your fave)

• 4 Tbsp of Edwards Family Farms Finger Lickin' Good BBQ Rub

• 1 whole pineapple, peeled and top removed (save the top!)

• 1.5 cups chicken broth

• At least 2 skewers or some kitchen twine

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How to Make It on the Grill:

1. Preheat your grill to medium heat.
   

2. Prep the ribs: Remove the membrane from the back (trust us, it makes a big difference). In a bowl, mix brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt. Rub that seasoning all over the ribs.
   

3. Wrap the pineapple:

   • Stand the pineapple upright on a foil-lined pan.

   • Carefully wrap the rack of ribs around the pineapple.

   • Secure the ribs with skewers or twine (if using skewers, poke them through about ¼ of the way down from the top).

   • Wrap the whole thing loosely in foil. Pour chicken broth over the pineapple before closing it up.
     

4. Grill it upright for 1.5 to 2 hours. Baste occasionally with BBQ sauce. Rotate every so often so it cooks evenly on all sides.
   

5. Finish it up: When the ribs are tender and caramelized, pull it off the grill. Let it rest for 5–10 minutes.
   

6. Unwrap & serve: Remove the skewers or twine. Slice the ribs and pineapple together for that sweet-savory combo. Pop the top back on for pics—because yes, this meal deserves a photo shoot.

   
   
   
   

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How to Make It in the Oven:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F.
   

2. Prep the ribs just like above: remove the membrane, rub on the seasoning blend.
   

3. Wrap the pineapple on a foil-lined baking pan, same method as the grill instructions. Secure the ribs and wrap the whole thing in foil, pouring broth over the pineapple.
   

4. Bake upright for 1.5 to 2 hours. Baste with BBQ sauce and rotate the pineapple a few times during cooking.
   

5. Rest & slice: Once ribs are tender and glazed, take it out, let it rest, then unwrap and slice. Don’t forget the pineapple top for the “wow” factor.

   
   
   
   

   

   
   
   
   

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Why This Works:

• The pineapple juice steams into the ribs for max tenderness.

• The rub + sauce combo gives you that smoky, sweet, sticky bark.

• It looks fancy but takes zero fancy tools.
  

So next time you need a meal that says, “Yes, I did make that,” this is your go-to.

📸 Don’t forget to tag us when you make it. We will be drooling in the comments.

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