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Mahalo cooking expert Kristina Vanni demonstrates how to make flavorful BBQ pork ribs and sauce.
What You'll Need
Ingredients
- 10 tbsp chili powder
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 6 tbsp minced garlic
- 2 tbsp coarse salt
- 2 racks (2 1/2 pounds each) pork spare ribs
- 3 tbsp olive oil plus additional for brushing
- 2 large onions, chopped
- 2 cups ketchup
- 2 cups strong coffee, brewed
- 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
Equipment
- Knife
- Cutting board
- Coffee maker
- Oven
- Grill
- Small bowl
- Baking pan
- Paper towels
- Burner
- Saucepan
- Ladle
- Brush
- Tongs
- Serving platter
Step 1: The Rub
1. Preheat oven to 350º F (177º C). Preheat grill to moderately high heat. Mix four tablespoons chili powder, a quarter cup brown sugar, two tablespoons garlic and two tablespoons coarse salt in a small bowl.
2. Pat ribs dry and place in lightly oiled baking pan. Cover both sides of ribs with rub. Bake in oven for 30 minutes.Step 2: BBQ Sauce
1. While ribs bake, pour oil in saucepan. Add onions and cook at high heat for eight minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened.
2. Add remaining chili powder and garlic. Sautee for one minute. Add ketchup, coffee, apple cider vinegar and remaining brown sugar. Stir occasionally for 40 minutes until reduced to four cups.
3. Reserve two cups. Set the rest aside.Step 3: Grilling
1. Once ribs finish baking, remove and brush tops with barbecue sauce. Place ribs on grill sauce-side down. Grill for five minutes. While grilling, baste the other side of each with sauce. Turn ribs and grill for five minutes.2. Remove with tongs and place on serving platter. Serve alongside remaining barbecue sauce.
Enjoy Your BBQ Pork Ribs
References
Meet Our Experts
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Kristina Vanni
Since she was 12 years old and won an award at the Pillsbury Bake-Off, Kristina has been passionate about food and cooking. In more recent years, she has been featured on TV specials for CBS and Better Homes and Gardens, brining with her her extensive knowledge of all things pork, steak and poultry related. Additionally, she has worked with Guy Fieri and the Food Network and was named “Hot Chef 2009” by the National Restaurant Association.
Recipe Details
Servings: 8
Prep time: 1 hour
Total time: 2 hours
