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 |
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| 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: | |
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| 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. |
Nutrients
The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.
| Calories | 248.4 kcal |
| Protein | 4.5 g |
| Fat | 4.1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 43.7 g |
| Fiber | 4.4 g |
| Sugar | 22.1 g |
Published on Aug 13, 2024 by Luminița