Coffee Rubbed Baby Back Ribs with Dark Roast Coffee Barbecue Sauce

Savor the rich flavors of these succulent baby back ribs coated in a bold coffee-infused rub and smothered in a dark roast coffee barbecue sauce. This dish is a harmonious blend of smoky, spicy, and sweet notes that will tantalize your taste buds with every bite.

Ingredients

1	tablespoon ground cayenne pepper
1	tablespoon dried chipotle powder
1	tablespoon smoked paprika
1	tablespoon ground cumin
1 1⁄2	teaspoons salt
1	teaspoon ground black pepper
12	ounces dark beer
14-18	ounces prepared hickory barbecue sauce
1⁄2	cup water
2	tablespoons golden brown sugar
1	tablespoon ketchup
1	tablespoon honey
1	tablespoon finely ground dark roast coffee (or espresso)

Instructions

• For the rub:

  1. Mix the ground cayenne pepper, dried chipotle powder, smoked paprika, ground cumin, salt, and ground black pepper in a small bowl.
  2. Massage the spice mixture generously all over the baby back ribs.
  3. In a medium saucepan, gently boil the dark beer until it reduces to about 1 cup.
  4. Arrange the seasoned ribs in a roasting pan or on thick foil for grilling. Pour the reduced beer around the ribs. Cover the ribs with foil and set aside.
  5. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) or preheat a gas grill to approximately 350-400°F (180-200°C).
  6. Once heated, roast the ribs for about 1.5 hours. If using an outdoor gas grill, consider adding alder or cherry wood chips for a delightful aroma.

• For the BBQ sauce:

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine the hickory barbecue sauce, water, brown sugar, ketchup, honey, and finely ground dark roast coffee. Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  2. Brush the roasted ribs with the coffee-infused barbecue sauce. Grill the ribs over medium heat for about 5 minutes per side. Reserve some sauce for additional slathering and dipping.
  3. Serve the coffee rubbed baby back ribs with dark roast coffee barbecue sauce alongside polenta.

Aug 13, 2024