Michael Chiarello's Babyback Ribs With Espresso Barbecue Sauce

Serves: 6

Terence Turner

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

35

Spice

41

Sweetness

55

Sourness

47

mins

Prep time (avg)

5.1

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1 cup

Soy Sauce

2 cups

Ketchup

2 cups

Honey

Directions:

1

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F

2

Cut each rack of ribs in half along the bone so they can be easily stacked

3

Lay them out on the parchment paper in which they were wrapped for easy cleanup

4

Salt and pepper liberally on both sides and pat spices into the meat

5

Make sure to over season the ribs, because part of the rub will inevitably come off in the pan

6

On a cookie sheet lined with aluminum foil, stack the ribs close together, about 3 layers high

7

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

8

One half hour before serving, transfer ribs to a preheated grill (if using coals, make sure they have burnt down to an ember)

9

Brush ribs with Espresso Sauce and close grill

10

Continue to turn and brush the ribs with sauce every 10 minutes, about 3 more times

11

Fresh ground black pepper Mash garlic with the side of a knife and then mince finely to release oils

12

Add olive oil to a preheated saute pan

13

Add the garlic and saute until it gets light brown, about 1 minute

14

Add cider vinegar, soy sauce, ketchup, and honey and stir well

15

Add a pinch of grey salt, then whisk in the coffee

16

Add freshly ground black pepper, to taste

17

Bring to a simmer and simmer for 10 minutes

18

Let cool and store in refrigerator for up to 2 weeks