Hot Coffee Side Ribs (咖啡肉排)

 

Yield: Serves 4-6

Cooking Time: 2 hours

Preparation Time: 20 minutes 

 

Ingredients

 

2 Ontario pork side ribs, about 5 lbs/2.5 kg

2 limes, cut into thin slices

 

HOT COFFEE BARBEQUE SAUCE

1 cup (250 mL) strong brewed coffee

1 large (or two small) shallots

1/2 cup (125 mL) tomato ketchup

1/2 cup (125 mL) red wine vinegar

1/4 cup (60 mL) brown sugar

1/4 cup (60 mL) molasses

1/2 cup (60 mL) soy sauce

1 Tbsp (15 mL) hot chile sauce (or Tabasco)

1 Tbsp (15 mL) chopped garlic

Cooking Instructions

Pre-heat oven to 325°F (160°C). Place ribs on a baking tray, meaty side up.

 

Place sliced limes over surface of ribs. Add 2 cups (500 mL) hot water to tray.

Cover with foil and place in oven for about 2 hours, or until meat is easily pierced with a thin knife and begins to pull away from the bones. Remove ribs from the oven. At this stage the ribs can be cooled, covered and refrigerated for up to 3 days.

Put to high for 10 minutees then reduce heat to medium or oven to 325°F (160°C). Place ribs on grill or in oven and brush generously with sauce. Turn and brush frequently until ribs have become a rich dark brown, about 20 minutes.

 

Serve immediately with plenty of paper towels for your guests.

 

HOT COFFEE BARBECUE SAUCE

 

Combine all ingredients in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes, or until sauce becomes a bit syrupy.

 

The sauce can be cooled, covered and refrigerated for up to a week.

 

Tip: Look for "St. Louis-Style Ribs" when buying side ribs. These are trimmed and ready to cook.

 

Tip: Try this sauce for back ribs or country style ribs.

 

In a hurry? Use your favourite commercial BBQ sauce to replace the Hot Coffee Barbecue Sauce.

 

Soource: Ontario Pork (http://www.ontariopork.on.ca/)