Baby Back Ribs (3 medium racks)
Brown Sugar (½ Cup)
Salt (¼ Cup)
Pepper (2 Tbs.)
Barbecue Sauce:
*Rib Juices (1 Cup) (see instructions)
Orange Juice (2 Cups)
Ground Coffee or Espresso Powder (2 Tbs.)
Chipotle Peppers (3-4 Minced)
Raspberry Jam (1 Jar or 16-18 ounces)
Brown Sugar (½ Cup)
Pre-heat oven to 275°F. Mix dry rub ingredients in a bowl and reserve. Rinse the ribs under cold running water. Dry with paper towels, clean of any loose meat/skin and then apply the dry rub liberally to all sides of the racks. Wrap the racks tightly in foil meat-side down ensuring the seams rest on the top of the racks. Place the racks on the baking sheet, place in the middle of the oven and cook for 3 (three) hours. Remove the racks from the oven, open one foil packet and drain the juices into the Dutch oven (roughly a cups worth). Remove the other two racks from their foil, discard the juice and place the racks side-by-side back onto the sheet and place in the oven for an additional hour. Meanwhile, place the Dutch oven over medium heat and add the coffee, chipotles, orange juice, raspberry jam and brown sugar and mix to combine. Bring the sauce to a boil then reduce to a simmer. Simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and pour the sauce into a bowl through a fine mesh strainer. Repeat ensuring that all chipotle and raspberry seeds have been removed. Note that most, but not all coffee grounds, will be removed, which is to be expected. Bring the sauce back to a boil and reduce to a cup and ½. Quickly place the sauce into a chilled bowl and stir the sauce until cooled and thickened. Remove the ribs from the oven and apply a coat of sauce to all sides. Place back into the oven and cook for 15 minutes or until the first coat sets. Repeat for a total of 4 (four) coats an additional hour. Remove the ribs from the oven and allow them to cool to the touch. Once cooled, slice the racks into individual ribs, place in a flat single layer on the sheet exposing the sides, and apply a coat of sauce. Place under the broiler set to LOW and caramelize (5-6 minutes). Flip, apply and broil. Serve immediately.