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St. Louis Spare Ribs

Trimmed spare ribs rubbed in coffee and chili, smoked until tender, finished with a tangy tomato glaze.

Total time 360 min
Servings 4
Rating 4.8 / 5
Skill level Advanced
St. Louis Spare Ribs
In the kitchen

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Method

  1. Coat ribs with mustard, then the coffee-spice rub; chill 2 hours.

  2. Smoke at 225 F for 5 hours until bones loosen.

  3. Combine bbq sauce with vinegar; brush on the ribs.

  4. Return to the smoker for 20 minutes until the glaze sets; slice between the bones.