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    August 8, 2016

    Mocha Rubbed Grilled Pork Ribs

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    This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #HogWildThrowdown #CollectiveBias Mocha Rubbed Grilled Pork Ribs, first simmered in coffee, then rubbed with cocoa, coffee, brown sugar, garlic, and onion before grilling. These ribs are full of flavor, easy to make, tender, and great for a special occasion or anytime!

    Mocha Rubbed Grilled Pork Ribs

    Do you remember back in June when I made Grilled Cajun Blueberry BBQ Ribs? I loved them, and so did my husband, but I think I love these more! This time I went back to my tried and true way of simmering the ribs first before grilling, only this time I simmered them in coffee instead of water. A full pot (12 cups) of coffee just barely covered the ribs in a large soup pot, so I just made sure they were meat side down.

    Mocha Rubbed Grilled Pork Ribs

    Mocha Rubbed Grilled Pork Ribs

     

    Like last time, I used Smithfield Ribs that I purchased at Walmart. This time I chose Smithfield Extra Tender Back Ribs. They are hand-trimmed and juicy, perfect for cooking on the charcoal grill.

    Smithfield Ribs at Walmart

     

    After I simmered the ribs, I patted them dry, and rubbed them with the mocha blend.

    Mocha Spice Blend

     

    This blend would be great on steaks, too! Then I put the rubbed ribs on our grill, which I had brushed the grates with olive oil. Guess what, the day I made these was the first time I ever lit charcoal myself! My husband was always around before!  When cooking ribs on the grill, you'll want to do it under indirect heat, so place the charcoal on one side, place a fire-proof pot filled with water on the side with the charcoal (this helps to keep the ribs from turning dry) and place the ribs on the other side.

    Mocha Rubbed Pork Ribs on the Grill

     

    These Mocha Rubbed Grilled Pork Ribs were just perfect for me! Almost fall of the bone, melt in your mouth, and a great change from regular BBQ ribs. Looking for even more change? Check out celebrity pitmaster Moe Cason's recipe for sweet and spicy back ribs.

     

    Moe Cason and Tuffy Stone are ambassadors for Smithfield's HogWild Throwdown Contest, where you could win one of two Ford F-150's! That sounds great to me.

    Right now you can save a dollar on Smithfield® ribs with a rebate through Ibotta.

    Ibotta Rebate

    So, now that I've made ribs several different ways, I think I can say for certain that Mocha Rubbed Grilled Pork Ribs are my favorite! I hope you enjoy them, too!

    Mocha Rubbed Grilled Pork Ribs

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    Mocha Rubbed Grilled Pork Ribs

    Mocha Rubbed Grilled Pork Ribs, first simmered in coffee, then rubbed with cocoa, coffee, brown sugar, garlic, and onion before grilling. These ribs are full of flavor, easy to make, tender, and great for a special occasion or anytime!
    Prep Time10 minutes mins
    Cook Time2 hours hrs 30 minutes mins
    Total Time2 hours hrs 40 minutes mins
    Course: Entree
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 785kcal
    Author: Bernadette Martin

    Ingredients

    • 3 ½ pounds Smithfield Pork Back Ribs (1 package)
    • 12 cups fresh brewed strong coffee
    • 2 tablespoons instant coffee
    • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
    • 1 packed tablespoon light brown sugar
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1 teaspoon onion powder
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon black pepper

    Instructions

    • Cut the ribs into 3 equal sections. Place the ribs in a large, deep pot, pour the coffee over the ribs. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat, cover and simmer for one hour.
    • Combine the instant coffee, cocoa powder, brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl, mix well.
    • Remove the ribs with tongs to a cutting board or clean work surface, Let sit for about 10 minutes while you light the coals on the grill. Pat the ribs dry with paper towels, then sprinkle liberally with the mocha rub on both sides, rubbing it into the ribs. Once the grill is ready, place the ribs on the oiled grates cover and cook for 45 minutes. Turn the ribs, cook for 45 minutes more, or until they reach 180 degrees and are nicely charred.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 785kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 66g | Fat: 55g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Cholesterol: 227mg | Sodium: 1152mg | Potassium: 483mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Calcium: 151mg | Iron: 2.9mg
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    1. David @ Spiced says

      August 09, 2016 at 10:59 am

      I'm a big fan of my mug of coffee in the morning and a good rack of ribs in the evening...so this is an excellent idea to combine those two! This rub sounds amazing, and I can't wait to try it out soon. Thanks for sharing! #client

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      • Bernadette says

        August 09, 2016 at 12:44 pm

        The rub was amazing, I want to try it on steak next.

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    2. Jenni says

      August 09, 2016 at 10:09 am

      Wow--a coffee simmer and a mocha rub?! I'm in heaven--these ribs sound spectacular!

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      • Bernadette says

        August 09, 2016 at 12:41 pm

        They were, Jenni! Even my little girl liked them.

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