Best 5 Chili Rubbed Baby Back Ribs With Espresso Barbecue Sauce Recipes

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If you are a barbecue fan looking for a delicious and unique twist on baby back ribs, then you have to try chili rubbed baby back ribs with espresso barbecue sauce. This recipe combines the smoky, savory flavors of chili powder and espresso with the sweet and tangy taste of barbecue sauce. The ribs are coated in a flavorful rub and then roasted in the oven until tender and fall-off-the-bone. The espresso barbecue sauce is made with coffee, molasses, chipotle peppers, and spices. This flavorful sauce adds a rich, complex flavor to the ribs that will keep you coming back for more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

MICHAEL CHIARELLO'S BABYBACK RIBS WITH ESPRESSO BARBECUE SAUCE



Michael Chiarello's Babyback Ribs with Espresso Barbecue Sauce image

Provided by Michael Chiarello : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h50m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 racks baby back ribs (about 4 to 6 ribs per person)
Grey salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Espresso Sauce, recipe follows
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)

Steps:

  • 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.
  • 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 saute pan. Add the garlic and saute 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.

BIG JOHN'S CHILI-RUBBED RIBS



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When my family thinks of summer grilling, it's ribs all the way. Our Asian-inspired recipe is a welcome change from the usual barbecue-sauce versions. -Ginger Sullivan, Cutler Bay, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h50m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons chili powder
3 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
6 pounds pork baby back ribs
GLAZE:
1 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 cup packed brown sugar
2/3 cup ketchup
1/3 cup lemon juice
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot

Steps:

  • Mix the first 6 ingredients; rub over ribs. Refrigerate, covered, 30 minutes., Wrap rib racks in large pieces of heavy-duty foil; seal tightly. Grill, covered, over indirect medium heat until tender, 1 to 1-1/2 hours., In a large saucepan, combine glaze ingredients; cook, uncovered, over medium heat until heated through and sugar is dissolved, 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally., Carefully remove ribs from foil. Place ribs over direct heat; brush with some of the glaze. Grill, covered, over medium heat until browned, 25-30 minutes, turning and brushing ribs occasionally with remaining glaze.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 486 calories, Fat 26g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 98mg cholesterol, Sodium 1543mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 29g protein.

CHILI-RUBBED BABY BACK RIBS WITH ESPRESSO BARBECUE SAUCE



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I got this recipe from Bon Appetit some years ago. It does make up alot of sauce....but any leftovers can be used for another use. As for the taste, well they makes for succulent, fall off the bone ribs.

Provided by Abby Girl

Categories     Pork

Time 2h30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons Mexican chili powder
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
4 lbs pork baby back ribs
1 (12 ounce) bottle dark beer
1 (18 ounce) bottle barbecue sauce
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons golden brown sugar (packed)
1 tablespoon instant espresso powder

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F Whisk chili powder, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper in small bowl to blend. Rub spice mixture all over ribs. Place ribs in heavy large roasting pan.
  • Boil beer in medium saucepan until reduced to 1 cup, about 5 minutes. Pour beer around ribs. Cover pan tightly with foil. Bake ribs until fork-tender, about 1 hour 30 minutes.
  • Combine barbecue sauce, 1/2 cup water, brown sugar, and espresso powder in heavy medium saucepan. Simmer until flavors blend and sauce thickens slightly, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes. (Ribs and barbecue sauce can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cool slightly, then cover separately and refrigerate.).
  • Prepare barbecue (medium heat). Brush ribs with some barbecue sauce. Grill ribs just until heated through, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer ribs to platter. Bring remaining sauce to simmer. Brush ribs with more barbecue sauce. Serve ribs, passing remaining barbecue sauce separately.

CHILI-RUBBED BABY BACK RIBS WITH ESPRESSO BARBECUE SAUCE



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Categories     Beer     Coffee     Bake     Backyard BBQ     Pork Rib     Spice     Summer     Grill     Grill/Barbecue     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons hot Mexican-style chili powder
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
4 pounds baby back pork ribs
1 12-ounce bottle dark beer
1 18-ounce bottle good-quality barbecue sauce
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons (packed) golden brown sugar
1 tablespoon instant espresso powder

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Whisk chili powder, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper in small bowl to blend. Rub spice mixture all over ribs. Place ribs in heavy large roasting pan.
  • Boil beer in medium saucepan until reduced to 1 cup, about 5 minutes. Pour beer around ribs. Cover pan tightly with foil. Bake ribs until fork-tender, about 1 hour 30 minutes.
  • Combine barbecue sauce, 1/2 cup water, brown sugar, and espresso powder in heavy medium saucepan. Simmer until flavors blend and sauce thickens slightly, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes. (Ribs and barbecue sauce can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cool slightly, then cover separately and refrigerate.)
  • Prepare barbecue (medium heat). Brush ribs with some barbecue sauce. Grill ribs just until heated through, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer ribs to platter. Bring remaining sauce to simmer. Brush ribs with more barbecue sauce. Serve ribs, passing remaining barbecue sauce separately.

CHILI RUBBED BABY BACK RIBS W/ DARK ROAST COFFEE BARBECUE SAUCE



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Make and share this Chili Rubbed Baby Back Ribs W/ Dark Roast Coffee Barbecue Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Wildcatter

Categories     Low Protein

Time 2h

Yield 3-4 ribs (lbs)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon ground cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon dried chipotle powder
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
12 ounces dark beer
14 -18 ounces prepared hickory barbecue sauce
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons golden brown sugar
1 tablespoon ketchup
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon finely ground dark roast coffee (or espresso)

Steps:

  • For the rub:.
  • Whisk rub ingredients together in small bowl.
  • Rub spice mixture all over ribs.
  • Gently boil beer in medium saucepan until reduced to about 1 cup.
  • Place ribs in roasting pan or thick foil for grill. Pour beer around ribs. Cover ribs with foil and set aside.
  • Preheat oven to 400F or preheat gas grill to approximately 350-400°F
  • Once heated, roast ribs for about 1.5 hours. If using outdoor gas grill try adding some alder or cherry wood chips (if not for anything other than a neighbor jealousy-inducing aroma).
  • For the BBQ sauce:.
  • Combine ingredients in medium saucepan and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Brush ribs with sauce. Grill ribs over medium heat, about 5 minutes per side. Save some sauce for slathering and dipping.
  • Serve with polenta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 248.4, Fat 4.1, SaturatedFat 0.6, Sodium 2446.4, Carbohydrate 43.7, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 22.1, Protein 4.5

Tips:

  • To ensure the ribs are cooked evenly, arrange them in a single layer on the baking sheet, with the meaty side facing up.
  • For a crispier texture, broil the ribs for a few minutes before serving.
  • If you don't have espresso powder, you can substitute it with strongly brewed coffee.
  • To make the barbecue sauce ahead of time, simmer it in a slow cooker on low for 4-6 hours.
  • Serve the ribs with your favorite sides, such as coleslaw, potato salad, or baked beans.

Conclusion:

These chili-rubbed baby back ribs with espresso barbecue sauce are sure to be a hit at your next cookout or party. The ribs are tender, flavorful, and have a slightly spicy kick. The espresso barbecue sauce is the perfect complement to the ribs, with its rich, smoky flavor. This recipe is easy to follow and can be made in advance, so you can relax and enjoy your guests while they enjoy the ribs.

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