Cocoa Rubbed Ribs With Passion Fruit Bbq Sauce Recipe 465

BABY BACK RIBS WITH TROPICAL BBQ SAUCE

Steps:

• For the Tropical Rub:
• Whisk all ingredients together.
• For the ribs:
• Rinse and dry ribs. Place on a clean cutting board and pull off the membrane, the thin fatty skin that lines the underside of the ribs. Trim the ribs of excess fat and meat. Liberally season both sides of the ribs with 1/4 cup of the tropical dry rub. Wrap ribs in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 8 hours so flavors can permeate.
• Preheat grill to 200 to 225 degrees F using charcoal and indirect heat.
• Place ribs meatier side down on the grill away from the flame. Cook the ribs 2 to 2 1/2 hours total, turning the ribs halfway through, until ribs bend.
• In a food processor, add the ginger, jalapeno and green onion. Pulse until they are finely chopped. In a medium saucepan, add the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the ginger mixture and saute until tender. Combine the ketchup, mango juice, passion fruit juice, cider vinegar, molasses and dry mustard in a bowl and add to the saucepan. Season with salt and pepper. Let simmer for 10 minutes for the flavors to blend.

COCOA RUBBED RIBS WITH PASSION FRUIT BBQ SAUCE RECIPE - (4.6/5)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 300°F. Mix brown sugar, cocoa powder, chili powder, basil, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and red pepper in small bowl. Rub spice rub evenly on ribs. Wrap each rack tightly in foil. Place on roasting pan. Bake 2 1/2 to 3 hours or until ribs are very tender. Meanwhile, mix passion fruit nectar, barbecue sauce and and passion fruit liqueur in small saucepan on medium heat. Simmer 30 minutes or until sauce is reduced by half. Remove foil from ribs. Place ribs on grill over medium heat. Grill 5 minutes per side or until ribs are evenly browned, brushing occasionally with barbecue sauce. To broil ribs, place unwrapped ribs on baking sheet. Broil 5 minutes per side or until browned.

COCOA RUBBED RIBS WITH PASSION FRUIT BBQ SAUCE

Steps:

• Pre-heat the oven to 150°C, 300°F, Gas Mark 2
• Mix brown sugar, cocoa powder, Chilli Powder, Basil, Garlic Powder, Onion Salt and Chillies in a small bowl. Rub spice rub evenly on ribs, then wrap each rack tightly in foil. Place on roasting pan.
• Bake in a pre-heated oven for 2½ to 3 hours or until ribs are very tender
• Meanwhile, bring passion fruit juice and barbecue sauce to simmer in small saucepan on medium heat. Simmer for 30 minutes or until sauce is reduced by half.
• Pre-heat the grill to medium. Remove foil from ribs and place ribs under the grill. Grill for 5 minutes per side or until ribs are evenly browned, brushing occasionally with barbecue sauce.

COCOA RUB

Steps:

• Stir the salt, cocoa powder, white sugar, brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, chili powder, and black pepper in a small bowl until combined. Store in an airtight container.
• To use, rub 2 to 3 teaspoons of the spice mixture onto a serving of meat, and let stand at least 10 minutes before cooking.