Coffee-Infused Barbeque Baby Back Ribs

October 23, 2024

45

medium

6

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Mix the rub: In a small bowl, combine the first seven ingredients (your spice rub).
  3. Prep the ribs: Cut each rack into smaller sections for easier handling, or keep them whole if you prefer. Rub the spice mixture all over the ribs, making sure to coat every bit.
  4. Set up the roasting pan: Pour 4 cups of water and 1 teaspoon of liquid smoke into a roasting pan. Place the ribs in the pan with the meat side facing up. Cover the pan tightly with foil and bake for 2 hours.
  5. Rest the ribs: After baking, remove the ribs from the oven and let them rest until you’re ready to grill.
  6. Make the BBQ sauce: While the ribs rest, heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Stir in the remaining BBQ sauce ingredients and let it simmer for at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  7. Grill the ribs: Preheat your grill to medium-low heat. Brush the ribs generously with the BBQ sauce. Place them on the grill, turning and brushing with more sauce every 5 minutes. Grill for about 20 minutes until you’ve got a nice, flavorful bark on the ribs.
  8. Pro tip: Making your own BBQ sauce is fun, but if you’re short on time, grab a bottled version you love. For an easy upgrade, just simmer it for a few minutes with some coffee granules—it’ll add a deep, smoky flavor!
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Ingredients:

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4teaspoons chile powder
2teaspoons thyme dried
2teaspoons ground cumin
2teaspoons garlic powder
2teaspoons salt
1teaspoon pepper
0.5teaspoon cayenne
2rack baby back ribs
1teaspoon liquid smoke
1Tb oil
3cloves garlic minced
0.75cup cider vinegar
0.5cup soy sauce
28ounces tomato puree canned
3Tb molasses
1cup brown sugar
2teaspoons coffee granules instant
2teaspoons cumin
2Tb dijon mustard
2teaspoons paprika

Directions

1.
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
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2.
Mix the rub
In a small bowl, combine the first seven ingredients (your spice rub).
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3.
Prep the ribs
Cut each rack into smaller sections for easier handling, or keep them whole if you prefer. Rub the spice mixture all over the ribs, making sure to coat every bit.
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4.
Set up the roasting pan
Pour 4 cups of water and 1 teaspoon of liquid smoke into a roasting pan. Place the ribs in the pan with the meat side facing up. Cover the pan tightly with foil and bake for 2 hours.
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5.
Rest the ribs
After baking, remove the ribs from the oven and let them rest until you’re ready to grill.
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6.
Make the BBQ sauce
While the ribs rest, heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Stir in the remaining BBQ sauce ingredients and let it simmer for at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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7.
Grill the ribs
Preheat your grill to medium-low heat. Brush the ribs generously with the BBQ sauce. Place them on the grill, turning and brushing with more sauce every 5 minutes. Grill for about 20 minutes until you’ve got a nice, flavorful bark on the ribs.
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8.
Pro tip
Making your own BBQ sauce is fun, but if you’re short on time, grab a bottled version you love. For an easy upgrade, just simmer it for a few minutes with some coffee granules—it’ll add a deep, smoky flavor!
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Recipe content adapted from Foodista, modified and licensed under CC BY 3.0.

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