Jan Birnbaum's New Orleans-Style Babyback Beer Ribs
Serves: 5
Iva Padberg
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
45
Spice
60
Sweetness
50
Sourness
44
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Prep time (avg)
4.2
Difficulty
Ingredients:
4 tbsps
Kosher Salt2 tbsps
Paprika2 tbsps
Chili Powder1 tbsp
Ground Cumin (toasted and)1 tsp
Ground Cinnamon1 tbsp
Achiote (crumbled)1810 g
Beer1 cup
Extra-Virgin Olive Oil3 medium
Onion (roughly cut)2 tbsps
Garlic (minced)3 cups
Molasse1 cup
Honey1
Salt3 cup
Red Wine Vinegar3 cup
Lime JuiceDirections:
1
Spice Rub Mix: Mix together all ingredients
2
Ribs: Preheat gas grill on low for 1/2 hour
3
If using charcoal, let the coals burn to embers, also about 1/2 hour after lighting
4
Cut the rib racks in half horizontally along the bone
5
Season the ribs with a 1/2 of the spice rub mix
6
In a large roasting pan, add chicken stock, beer, and the bay leaves
7
Lower the ribs into the liquid
8
Bring up to a simmer and poach the ribs for 15 minutes
9
Take the ribs out of the liquid and season them with the other 1/2 of the spice rub on both sides
10
While re-spicing the ribs, bring the liquid up to a boil over low heat to reduce
11
Take the ribs outside to the grill
12
The coals should be at the ember stage
13
Gas grills stay on low
14
Place ribs on the grill and cover to smoke for 2 hours
15
While ribs are cooking, the sauce can be finished
16
Add the olive oil to a large, preheated saute pan
17
Add the poblanos and onions, and saute for 5 or 6 minutes, until caramelized
18
Add the garlic, carrots, and jalapenos and saute another 3 minutes
19
Add the Roma tomatoes and let it simmer 20 minutes
20
Add the molasses, honey, and chipotle with adobo sauce
21
Add the orange, then salt and pepper
22
When the initial braising liquid has reduced by half, add this to the sauce mixture
23
Let everything simmer for 20 minutes, or pop in a preheated 350 degrees F oven for 20 minutes
24
Blend sauce mixture in a blender or food processor until smooth
25
Stir in red wine vinegar and lime juice
26
Bring sauce to grill and brush on ribs for the last half hour of grilling