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Flavorful Dry Rub Baby Back Ribs Recipe with Easy Coffee BBQ Sauce

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A unique and delicious baby back ribs recipe featuring a smoky dry rub and a rich coffee-infused BBQ sauce, perfect for BBQ parties or comforting dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar, packed
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • ½ cup brewed strong black coffee
  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 racks baby back ribs (about 2 to 2.5 pounds total)
  • Olive oil for brushing

Instructions

  1. Prepare the ribs (10 minutes): Remove the thin membrane from the back of the ribs using a butter knife and paper towel.
  2. Make the dry rub (5 minutes): Mix smoked paprika, brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, salt, and cayenne pepper (if using) in a bowl.
  3. Apply the dry rub (5 minutes): Brush ribs with olive oil, coat both sides with dry rub, pat in, wrap in plastic wrap or foil, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
  4. Preheat grill or oven to 275°F (135°C) for indirect heat or oven baking.
  5. Cook the ribs low and slow (2.5 to 3 hours): Wrap ribs tightly in foil and cook on grill away from direct flames or on a baking sheet in the oven until tender.
  6. Make the coffee BBQ sauce (10 minutes): Combine ketchup, brewed coffee, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a saucepan. Simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened (7-10 minutes).
  7. Glaze and finish (15 minutes): Unwrap ribs carefully, brush coffee BBQ sauce generously on both sides, place ribs back on grill or under broiler for 5-7 minutes until sauce caramelizes.
  8. Rest and serve (10 minutes): Let ribs rest before slicing between bones to redistribute juices.

Notes

Remove the membrane for tender ribs. Double wrap foil if thin to keep ribs juicy. Watch sauce caramelization closely to avoid burning. Rest ribs before slicing to retain moisture. The dry rub and sauce can be prepared in advance. For gluten-free, use gluten-free Worcestershire sauce. For oven-only method, bake wrapped ribs at 275°F for 3 hours then broil briefly.

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Keywords: baby back ribs, dry rub, coffee BBQ sauce, grilled ribs, smoky ribs, BBQ recipe, easy ribs, summer recipe

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