BBQ Ribs

Ingredients
1 1 full rack pork spare ribs

For the dry spice rub:

4 Tbsp ground dark roast coffee (Italian or French roast)
2 Tbsp fine granulated brown sugar
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp ground cayenne pepper or red chili powder
1/2 tsp coriander powder
1/2 tsp finely ground sea salt

Combine all above ingredients with just enough cooking oil to make a very thick paste. Pat the meat dry, spread
the spice paste and rub it into the meat thoroughly.Heat oven to 225 degrees F. Place ribs on a wire rack (or
directly on oven rack) with foil below (to catch drippings and make cleanup easier). Oven roast ribs for 4-5 hours.
This can be done ahead of time.

For the wet sauce:

1/4 cup dark rum
3 Tbsp tomato paste
3 Tbsp Dijon mustard
2 Tbsp tamarind paste
2 Tbsp maple syrup
1 Tbsp harissa
1 Tbsp ground cayenne pepper
1 Tbsp diced Scotch bonnet pepper
1 Tbsp orange juice

Mix it all up.

When you’re hungry, slather on the sauce and throw the ribs onto a hot grill (or place under a hot broiler) for 4-6
minutes to char crisp and allow the sugars in the sauce to carmelise.