Cousin Dave's Chocolate Chipotle Ribs Recipe

Cousin Dave's Chocolate Chipotle Ribs Recipe

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Smoky, spicy, and a little sweet—this Chocolate Chipotle Ribs Recipe brings bold flavor to your grill with a killer homemade marinade.

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Cooking tools:

  • Food processor
  • Grater
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Baking sheet
  • Instant-read thermometer
  • Spatula
  • Plastic wrap
  • Refrigerator
  • Grill
  • Smoker
  • Drip pan
  • Rib rack
  • Serving platter
  • Kitchen towel
  • Paper towel
  • Pliers

Ingredients

  • 3 to 6 canned chipotle peppers, with 1 tablespoon of their juice
  • 1/2 medium-size onion, coarsely chopped (1/2 cup)
  • 2 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, plus 1/4 cup chopped cilantro for garnish
  • 1/2 ounce semisweet chocolate, coarsely grated or cut into pieces
  • 2 strips (each 1/2 by 1 1/2 inches) fresh lemon zest, coarsely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon pure chile powder, such as ancho chile powder
  • 2 teaspoons coarse salt (kosher or sea)
  • 1 teaspoon lemon pepper
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 racks baby back pork ribs (4 to 5 pounds total)
  • Lime wedges, for serving

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