Shelly's Recipe

COFFEE KAHLUA BEEF RIBS

Category: Ribs

1 slab beef back ribs, cut into individual ribs
Kosher salt to taste
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Vegetable oil for sauteing
1 yellow onion, coarsely chopped
1 red bell pepper, coarsely chopped
8 cloves garlic, crushed
1 ancho chili, seeded and crushed
2 tbsp dark brown sugar
1/2 cup Kahlua or other coffee liquor
2 cups strong brewed coffee

Season the beef on all sides with salt and pepper.

Heat a Dutch oven or deep pot over medium high heat. When the pot is hot, add just enough vegetable oil to coat the bottom of the pan. As the oil begins to smoke, add the ribs and brown in batches, so that they are browned on all sides. Remove from the pan and set aside.

Pour off all but 2 tbsp of the drippings and add the onion, pepper, and garlic and brown over medium heat. Add the crushed chili and brown sugar and stir well to combine. Add the liquor and coffee and bring to a boil. Return the ribs to the pan and when boiling, reduce the heat to a simmer, cover the pot and braise until tender, about 2 hours.

Preheat a grill, grill pan or broiler.

Remove the ribs from the pot and reserve the liquid. Transfer the ribs to the grill or broiler to sear and sizzle, about 1-2 minutes per side. Skim the fat from the braising liquid and adjust the seasonings. Strain if desired and serve poured over the ribs.
Serves 4