Coffee-Rubbed Ribs

By therman

Serious Eats

Ingredients

• For the rub
• 2 tablespoons freshly ground coffee
• 2 tablespoon kosher salt
• 2 tablespoons paprika
• 1 tablespoon ancho chili powder
• 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon cocoa powder
• 1/2 teaspoon coriander
• 2 racks spare ribs, preferably St. Louis cut

Details

Level of difficulty Average
Cost Average budget

Preparation

Step 1

Mix together the coffee, salt, paprika, chile powder, dark brown sugar, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, coco powder, and coriander in a small bowl to make the rub.

Step 2

Remove the membrane from the back of the rack, and trim the ribs. Rub each rack liberally with the rub. Wrap ribs in foil or place in a large container and store in the refrigerator over night (optional).

Step 3

Remove the ribs from the fridge while preparing the smoker. Fire up the smoker to 225°F, adding a few chunks of smoking wood chunks when at temperature. When the wood is producing smoke, place the ribs in the smoker, meat side up, and smoke until the ribs have a slight bend when lifted from one end, about 5-6 hours. If using sauce, brush on the sauce and continue to cook until sauce has caramelized, about 15-20 minutes longer. Remove from the smoker, slice, and serve.