Coffee-Spice Rubbed Ribs

posted by admin on 3rd, 2009

6 hours, 20 mins/ 8 servings
Source: www.meals.com (NestleUSA web site)

2 racks (about 4 pounds total) baby back ribs
2 1/2 tsp packed brown sugar
1 1/4 tsp 100% pure instant coffee granules
1 1/4 tsp sea or kosher salt
1 1/4 tsp garlic powder
1 1/4 tsp ground coriander
3/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1/4 tsp baking cocoa
1 tsp vegetable oil
1 bottle (12 fluid ounces) amber ale or 1 1/2 cups dry red wine

Fit rack inside large roasting pan or rimmed baking sheet. Using knife, remove membranes from bone side of ribs. Pat ribs dry with paper towel; place on rack with meat side up. Combine sugar, coffee granules, salt, garlic powder, coriander, pepper and cocoa in coffee or spice grinder; cover. Process until smooth. Lightly rub ribs with oil. Sprinkle with rub mixture, pressing gently to help it adhere to the ribs. Let stand at room temperature for no more than 1 hour. Preheat oven to 250° F. Pour beer into bottom of roasting pan. Cover pan with foil; bake for 4 to 5 hours (long enough for the meat to be tender). Preheat grill. Grill ribs over medium flame, turning once, for 5 minutes.