Big Johns Chili Rubbed Ribs Recipe Taste Of Home Food

LIP SMACKIN' RIBS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Brown ribs in batches; transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Add remaining ingredients. Cook, covered, on low 6-8 hours or until meat is tender.

BIG JOHN'S CHILI DIABLO

Steps:

• In a large high sided electric skillet (or large stew pot) combine beef and sausage and brown over med-high heat (sausage should be just crispy on the outside and beef should be nicely browned, not grey).
• Add onion when almost finished and cook until onions are tender.
• Combine all dry ingredients and spices in a small bowl and set aside.
• Add tomatoes and beans to skillet mixing well and bring to a slow boil.
• Add spice mix and stir well, continuing to boil.
• Add bacon, corn, peppers and remaining ingredients to chili and mix well.
• Reduce heat to low simmer and cover.
• Cook for 2 hrs, stirring occasionally.
• Finished chili should be thick.

CHILI-RUBBED BABY BACK RIBS WITH ESPRESSO BARBECUE SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F. Whisk chili powder, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper in small bowl to blend. Rub spice mixture all over ribs. Place ribs in heavy large roasting pan.
• Boil beer in medium saucepan until reduced to 1 cup, about 5 minutes. Pour beer around ribs. Cover pan tightly with foil. Bake ribs until fork-tender, about 1 hour 30 minutes.
• Combine barbecue sauce, 1/2 cup water, brown sugar, and espresso powder in heavy medium saucepan. Simmer until flavors blend and sauce thickens slightly, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes. (Ribs and barbecue sauce can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cool slightly, then cover separately and refrigerate.)
• Prepare barbecue (medium heat). Brush ribs with some barbecue sauce. Grill ribs just until heated through, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer ribs to platter. Bring remaining sauce to simmer. Brush ribs with more barbecue sauce. Serve ribs, passing remaining barbecue sauce separately.