Coffee and Coriander Beef Ribs with Pomegranate BBQ Sauce

Ingredients

• 2lb Beef back ribs
• 1 tbsp coriander seeds, toasted and finely ground 
• 1 tbsp Arabic coffee
• 1/2 tsp sugar
• 1/2 tsp chili flakes

For the BBQ Sauce

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
• 1/2 white onion, minced
• 1 tbsp minced ginger
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp cinnamon 
• 1/2 tsp chili flakes
• 1 cup ketchup
• 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1/4 cup pomegranate molasses
• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 tsp salt

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 300 degrees. 
2. Mix the coriander, coffee, sugar, and chili flakes in a small bowl.  Rub the seasoning all over the ribs. 
3. Wrap the ribs tightly in foil, the wrap again in another piece of foil.  Place on a baking sheet then transfer to the oven for 3 hours. 
4. Make the sauce next.  Heat the oil in a pot over medium low heat then add the garlic, onion, and ginger.  Sweat for 8-10 minutes or until soft and translucent. Add the paprika, cinnamon, and chili flakes and cook for another minute. Add the ketchup, vinegar, molasses, sugar, salt, and 1 cup of water.  Bring the sauce to a boil then simmer over low heat for 25-30 minutes or unitl dark and thickened. 
5. When the ribs are done, coat in the sauce.  Grill for 1-2 minutes to gently caramelize then apply a little more sauce.  Enjoy!