Description
Savory, melt-in-your-mouth Coffee-Rubbed Smoked Ribs that offer a deep, complex flavor profile perfect for any barbecue occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
2 racks Pork Ribs (St. Louis or Baby Back)
1/4 cup Finely Ground Coffee (Dark Roast)
1/4 cup Dark Brown Sugar
2 tablespoons Smoked Paprika
1 tablespoon Kosher Salt
1 tablespoon Black Pepper
1 tablespoon Garlic Powder
1 tablespoon Onion Powder
1 teaspoon Chili Powder or Cayenne
3 tablespoons Yellow Mustard or Olive Oil
1/2 cup Apple Juice or Apple Cider Vinegar
Instructions
- Step 1: Prep the Ribs – Remove the silver skin from the back of the ribs and pat dry
- Step 2: Apply the Binder and Rub – Coat with mustard, then apply the dry rub and let it sit
- Step 3: Preheat the Smoker – Heat to 225°F (107°C)
- Step 4: The Initial Smoke – Smoke ribs for 3 hours, spritzing every hour
- Step 5: The Wrap – Wrap ribs in foil with apple juice and butter; smoke for 2 hours
- Step 6: The Final Tighten – Return ribs to smoker for 30-60 minutes uncovered
- Step 7: Rest and Slice – Let ribs rest for 15 minutes, then slice and serve
Notes
Use a digital meat thermometer to check for doneness.
Freshly ground coffee enhances flavor.
Keep the smoker lid closed to maintain temperature.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 6 hrs
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Smoking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3-4 ribs
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: not specified
- Trans Fat: not specified
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg