Spice-rubbed Chipotle-Molasses Ribs

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1 cup ancho chili powder

1/4 cup Spanish paprika

2 tablespoons ground cumin

2 tablespoons ground coriander

2 tablespoons dry mustard

2 teaspoons ground cayenne pepper

2 teaspoons dried oregano

2 tablespoons kosher salt

1 tablespoon ground black pepper

2 racks pork ribs (12 ribs each)

1 cup soy sauce

1/4 cup coarsely chopped ginger

Chipotle-Molasses BBQ Sauce, recipe follows

Chipotle-Molasses BBQ Sauce:

2 tablespoons canola oil

1 large Spanish onion, coarsely chopped

3 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped

2 tablespoons ancho chili powder

1 tablespoon pasilla chili powder

1 tablespoon New Mexican chili powder

3 cups canned plum tomatoes with juices, pureed

1 cup water

1/4 cup ketchup

1/4 cup red wine vinegar

2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

1/4 cup dark brown sugar

1/4 cup honey

1/4 cup molasses

2 tablespoons Dijon mustard

2 chipotle chiles in adobo, pureed

1/2 cup smooth peanut butter

Salt and freshly ground black pepper