Smoky Coffee BBQ Pork Back Ribs

Mar 19, 2026

Ingredients

1 rack pork back ribs

Rub:

2 tbsp ground coffee

2 tbsp brown sugar

1 tbsp smoked paprika

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp onion powder

1 tsp salt

½ tsp black pepper

Sauce:

½ cup BBQ sauce

1 tbsp maple syrup

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 300°F. Remove membrane and coat ribs generously with coffee rub. Wrap tightly in foil and bake for 2.5–3 hours until tender.

  2. Mix BBQ sauce and maple syrup for a simple glaze. Brush onto ribs and finish on the grill or under broiler until caramelized and slightly sticky.

  3. Rest before slicing and serving. 

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