Black Magic Ribs

A sophisticated, savory sauce of balsamic vinegar, molasses, Worcestershire, coffee and cocoa provides the magic flavor for these grilled spareribs.

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Cooking Directions

  • Stir the picante sauce, Worcestershire, vinegar, molasses, coffee, cocoa powder and garlic in a medium bowl. Pour half the picante sauce mixture into a 3-quart shallow, nonmetallic baking dish for marinade.  Cover and refrigerate the remaining picante sauce mixture.
  • Add the ribs to the baking dish and turn to coat.  Cover and refrigerate for 12 hours.
  • Set up the grill for indirect cooking.  Lightly oil the grill rack.  Heat the grill to medium. Grill the ribs for 3 hours or until fork-tender, turning and basting often with the marinade.  Discard the remaining marinade.
  • Heat the remaining picante sauce mixture in a 1-quart saucepan over medium heat to a boil, stirring occasionally.  Serve the sauce with the ribs and sprinkle with the onions.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Pace® Picante Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons molasses
  • 2 tablespoons ground coffee
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 pounds pork sparerib
  • 2 green onion, finely chopped (about 1/4 cup)