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Babyback Ribs with Espresso Barbecue Sauce
2 racks baby back ribs (about 4 to 6 ribs per person)
Grey salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Espresso Sauce, recipe follows
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
Cut each rack of ribs in half along the bone so they can be easily
stacked. Lay them out on the parchment paper in which they were wrapped for easy
cleanup.
Salt and pepper liberally on both sides and pat spices into the meat. Make
sure to over season the ribs, because part of the rub will inevitably come off in the pan.
On a cookie sheet lined with aluminum foil, stack the ribs close together, about 3 layers
high. Place in the oven for 2 hours, shifting the bottom layer of ribs to the top every 30
minutes until they are tender and almost falling off the bone.
One half hour before serving, transfer ribs to a preheated grill (if using
coals, make sure they have burnt down to an ember). Brush ribs with Espresso Sauce and
close grill. Continue to turn and brush the ribs with sauce every 10 minutes, about 3 more
times.
Espresso Barbecue Sauce:
4 tablespoons mashed and minced garlic
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup cider vinegar
1/2 cup soy sauce
2 cups ketchup
2 cups honey
Grey salt
2 demitasse cups espresso (or about 1/2 cup of strong coffee or instant espresso)
Fresh ground black pepper
Mash garlic with the side of a knife and then mince finely to release
oils.
Add olive oil to a preheated sauté pan. Add the garlic and sauté until it gets light
brown, about 1 minute. Add cider vinegar, soy sauce, ketchup, and honey and stir well. Add
a pinch of grey salt, then whisk in the coffee. Add freshly ground black pepper, to taste.
Bring to a simmer and simmer for 10 minutes.
Let cool and store in refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Yield: about 5 to 6 cups
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