Espresso Balsamic Sticky Ribs
If you love ribs and think you have tried every variation, this might just be your next favorite culinary adventure. 
Marinating 6 hours to overnight, a long, slow roast with the grand finale of a wonderfully delicious espresso balsamic glaze make these ribs an instant (and messy!) favorite! Bring your bibs, bring your baby wipes but most of all, bring your appetite to this feast!
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YIELD
Makes 8 servings
ACTIVE TIME
30 min
TOTAL TIME
1 day (includes marinating)

INGREDIENTS

  1. For ribs:
    • 8 large garlic cloves
    • 2 tablespoons finely chopped rosemary
    • 2 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar
    • 2 tablespoons Espresso Balsamic Vinegar
    • 1 teaspoon cayenne
    • 8 pounds baby back pork ribs (8 racks)
    • 1 cup water
  2. For glaze:
    • Equipment: 2 large roasting pans

PREPARATION

  1. Marinate and roast ribs:
    1. Mince and mash garlic to a paste with 1 teaspoon salt. Stir together with rosemary, brown sugar, Espresso Balsamic Vinegar, cayenne, 1 tablespoon salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper. Rub evenly all over ribs and transfer to roasting pans. Marinate, chilled, 8 to 24 hours.
    2. Preheat oven to 425°F with racks in upper and lower thirds.
    3. Pour 1/2 cup water into each roasting pan and tightly cover pans with foil. Roast ribs, switching position of pans halfway through, until meat is very tender, about 1 3/4 hours. Remove pans from oven and transfer ribs to a platter.
  2. Make glaze and grill ribs:
    1. Add 1 cup hot water to each roasting pan and scrape up brown bits. Skim off and discard fat, then transfer liquid to a 10-inch skillet. Add Espresso Balsamic Vinegar and brown sugar and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Boil until reduced to about 1 cup, about 15 minutes.
    2. Prepare grill for direct-heat cooking over medium-hot charcoal .
    3. Brush some of glaze onto both sides of racks of ribs. Grill, turning occasionally, until ribs are hot and grill marks appear, about 6 minutes.
    4. Brush ribs with more glaze and serve remaining glaze on the side.

ENJOY!