Chili-espresso ribs
Serves
8
This rib recipe hits all the spots from bitter, to sweet, to spicy! Instant coffee is the hidden ingredient in this delicious blend of flavours.
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Ingredients
8
garlic, whole cloves
1/4 cup
chili powder
2 tbsp
balsamic vinegar
2 tbsp
brown sugar
1 tsp
cayenne pepper, optional
1 tsp
salt
4 racks
1.5kg each pork back ribs, cut in half
2 bottles
341mL each beer, perferrably pale ale
1 cup
cider vinegar
1 cup
brown sugar
1/4 cup
instant coffee granules
2 tbsp
chili-garlic sauce, or hot sauce
Instructions
Pulse garlic with 2 tbsp chili powder, balsamic vinegar, 2 tbsp brown sugar, cayenne and salt in a food processor until it forms a paste. Rub over ribs. Refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight.
Place ribs in a very large pot. Add beer. Ribs will not be totally submerged. Boil, then reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer, covered, turning ribs occasionally, until fork-tender, 45 min to 1 hour. Transfer ribs to a platter. Discard liquid.
Stir cider vinegar with 1 cup brown sugar, coffee, remaining 2 tbsp chili powder and chili-garlic sauce in a medium saucepan. Boil, then reduce heat to medium-high. Boil, uncovered, until reduced by almost half, about 6 min.
Preheat barbecue to medium-low. Brush ribs with sauce. Oil grill, then barbecue ribs, turning and basting often, until glazed and hot, 10 to 12 min.
Nutrition
Calories 416
Protein 22 g
Carbohydrates 35 g
Fat 21 g
Fibre 1 g
Sodium 389 mg