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Spiced Coffee Rubbed Baby Back Ribs

The Good Neighbor Cookbook
by Suzanne Schlosberg and Sara Quessenberry

The coffee-infused barbecue spice rub gives ribs an unexpected flair that will make your guests say "Wow!" The beauty of a rub is that it adds a last-minute punch of flavor to meat and poultry when you don't have time to marinate. Experiment with the spices and dried herbs in your spice drawer, like ground cumin, chipotle powder, and dried oregano, and customize your own spice rub to your liking.

Prep time: 10 minutes
Total time: 40 minutes
Serves 8

INGREDIENTS

• 6 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1/4 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
• 1/4 cup chili powder
• 1 tablespoon ground instant espresso powder
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt
• 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
• 2 teaspoons ground mustard
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 6 pounds baby back ribs (about 3 racks)

DIRECTIONS

Heat the grill to medium.

In a small bowl, combine the garlic, sugar, chili powder, espresso, salt, black pepper, mustard, and cayenne. Rub evenly over the ribs.

Grill the ribs, covered, turning occasionally, until cooked through, 30 to 35 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

COOK'S TIP:
Coat the ribs with the spice rub up to 24 hours in advance and deliver them ready to grill, or grill up to 4 hours in advance. These ribs are delicious at room temperature.