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How to make 'Top Chef' alum Joe Flamm's famous pork ribs

A plate of pork ribs pampenella from Rose Mary chef Joe Flamm.
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Kelly McCarthy
ByKelly McCarthy
July 01, 2022, 8:12 AM

Nothing says summer like a big platter of ribs and one former "Top Chef" has a recipe that's sure to be a hit this grilling season.

Chef Joe Flamm, owner of Rose Mary in Chicago, shared this take on ribs that he first learned under the helm of Michelin-starred eatery Spiaggia.

Chek out the full recipe below for the dish that's inspired by a classic street food -- an Italian riff on barbecue -- from his Grandma Mary's old stomping grounds in the region of Molise, in Southern Italy.

Pork Pampanella Ribs

A plate of pork ribs pampenella from Rose Mary chef Joe Flamm.
Rose Mary

Ingredients
1 rack baby back ribs
1 tablespoon fennel pollen
2 teaspoons hungarian paprika
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon mustard powder
1 teaspoon dry oregano
2 teaspoons sugar
2 ounces honey
1 tablespoons calabrian chiles, diced

Directions

Preheat smoker or grill to 300 degrees.

Mix all dry ingredients and rub over ribs.

Smoke or grill ribs for an hour and a half, then pull off and drizzle with olive oil.

Wrap in foil and cook for another hour and a half or until tender.

Mix honey and calabrian chiles in a small pan and bring up to a quick boil. Turn off and let steep for 5 minutes.

Drizzle ribs with honey and chile mixture. Serve.

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