Ingredients
- 2 racks baby back ribs (about 4 to 6 ribs per person)
- Grey salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Espresso Sauce, recipe follows
Directions
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
Cut each rack of ribs in half along the bone so they can be easily stacked. Lay them out on the parchment paper in which they were wrapped for easy cleanup.
Salt and pepper liberally on both sides and pat spices into the meat. Make sure to over season the ribs, because part of the rub will inevitably come off in the pan. On a cookie sheet lined with aluminum foil, stack the ribs close together, about 3 layers high. Place in the oven for 2 hours, shifting the bottom layer of ribs to the top every 30 minutes until they are tender and almost falling off the bone.
One half hour before serving, transfer ribs to a preheated grill (if using coals, make sure they have burnt down to an ember). Brush ribs with Espresso Sauce and close grill. Continue to turn and brush the ribs with sauce every 10 minutes, about 3 more times.
Espresso Barbecue Sauce:
- 4 tablespoons mashed and minced garlic
- 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 cup cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 2 cups ketchup
- 2 cups honey
- Grey salt
- 2 demitasse cups espresso (or about 1/2 cup of strong coffee or instant espresso)
Fresh ground black pepper
Mash garlic with the side of a knife and then mince finely to release oils.
Add olive oil to a preheated saute pan. Add the garlic and saute until it gets light brown, about 1 minute. Add cider vinegar, soy sauce, ketchup, and honey and stir well. Add a pinch of grey salt, then whisk in the coffee. Add freshly ground black pepper, to taste. Bring to a simmer and simmer for 10 minutes.
Let cool and store in refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Yield: about 5 to 6 cups
Photo: Michael Chiarello's Babyback Ribs with Espresso Barbecue Sauce Recipe

















Review This Recipe
You must be logged in to review this recipe.
or Sign Up to Review
Newest Ratings and Reviews
Read all 63 reviews
By cbeutel5605_116...
South Bend, IN
on March 17, 2013
Flag
Flag This Review?
Please provide the reason why you think this review is inappropriate.
or Cancel
This was just delicious! Our family can't wait to get more wonderful meats under this delicious, rich and sweet barbeque sauce. Always can count on this wonderful Chef, been watching Chef Chiarello as long as I can remember. Just AWESOME!
By pammyo50
on July 16, 2012
Flag
Flag This Review?
Please provide the reason why you think this review is inappropriate.
or Cancel
Oh my goodness! This is my new favorite barbecue sauce! Just delish! The ribs were tender and moist.
By gg_ram_4788091
Los Angeles, CA
on October 03, 2011
Flag
Flag This Review?
Please provide the reason why you think this review is inappropriate.
or Cancel
Very tasty. Love the left over sauce to use. Only thing my ribs were a little tooo fall off the bone after the first two hours so I was a bit afraid to flip them on the grill too much. Was supper tasty though all the same.
Read all 63 reviews