Cousin Dave's Chocolate Chipotle Ribs Recipe - Barbecuebible.com

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