Coffee and Cocoa Rubbed Ribs Recipe

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These decadent ribs are crisped to perfection on the outside while still maintaining its tenderness on the inside.

Photo by Diane Sanfilippo and Tonja Field

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However you eat them, whether plain or coated with your favorite BBQ sauce, these full-flavored ribs are sure to please!

Photo by Diane Sanfilippo and Tonja Field

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“The 21-Day Sugar Detox Cookbook” by Diane Sanfilippo provides over 100 grain-, gluten-, legume-, dairy- and sugar-free recipes to help readers trying to take on a detox plan stay inspired and eliminate cravings for sugar and carbs.

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6 servings SERVINGS

Ingredients

For the Rub:

2 tablespoons finely ground coffee beans
1-1/2 tablespoons sea salt
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon ancho chili powder
1 teaspoon granulated garlic
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder

For the Ribs:

2 racks St. Louis style pork ribs (about 5 to 6 pounds total)
1 cup BBQ Sauce

Directions

To make the rub, combine all the dry ingredients in a small bowl. Coat both sides of each rack of ribs with the rub, wrap tightly with foil, and refrigerate for at least 3 hours, preferably overnight.

Preheat the oven to 275 degrees Fahrenheit. Remove the ribs from the refrigerator and, keeping them foil-wrapped, place them in the oven on a rimmed baking sheet, foil seam up.

Cook for 2 to 3 hours or until the rib meat easily separates from the bone.

Remove from the oven and unwrap from the foil.

Place the oven rack in the top position and preheat the broiler to high, or preheat a grill or grill pan to high. If using BBQ Sauce, coat each rack with the sauce.

Place the rack of ribs in the oven on a rimmed baking sheet or directly on the grill and cook for an additional 5 minutes or until the outsides of the ribs are crispy.

Serve plain or with BBQ Sauce.Chef Note: These ribs are even better the next day so make them ahead of time if you can.

Coffee and Cocoa Rubbed Ribs Recipe

Ingredients

For the Rub:

For the Ribs:

Directions

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