Classic BBQ Spareribs

Saw in Real Simple June 2010

Heat oven to 275. Make a rub of 1 Tb chili powder, 1 Tb ground coffee, 1 tsp ground cumin, 2 Tb brown sugar, 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper, 2 tsp salt, 1 tsp black pepper.

Place 6 lbs spare ribs (2 racks) trimmed of excess fat on a large rimmed baking sheet. Rub the ribs with the spice mixture and tightly cover the baking sheet with foil. Bake until tender and meat easily pulls away from bone (2 1/2 to 3 hours)

Meanwhile make a sauce of 3/4 cup ketsup, 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar, 1/4 cup molasses, 2 Tb tomato paste, 2 Tb brown sugar, 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, 8 - 10 minutes. Transfer 1/2 cup of the sauce to a small bowl for serving.

Heat grill to medium high. Grill ribs basting with remaining sauce and turning occasionally until just beginning to char, 4 - 5 minutes. Serve with reserved sauce.