COCOA RUBBED RIBS WITH PASSION FRUIT BBQ SAUCE RECIPE - (4.6/5)

Cocoa Rubbed Ribs with Passion Fruit BBQ Sauce Recipe - (4.6/5) image

Provided by á-34480

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients
Serves: Makes 8 servings.
3 tablespoons firmly packed light brown sugar
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
2 teaspoons Chili Powder
1 1/2 teaspoons Basil Leaves
1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
1 teaspoon Onion Powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon Red Pepper, Crushed
2 racks pork, baby back ribs (about 4 pounds), white membrane removed
1 cup passion fruit nectar
3/4 cup barbecue sauce
2 tablespoons passion fruit liqueur
Passion fruit nectar can be found in Latin markets or the Latin aisle of some supermarkets. Passion fruit liqueur can be purchased in liquor stores.

Steps:

Preheat oven to 300°F. Mix brown sugar, cocoa powder, chili powder, basil, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and red pepper in small bowl. Rub spice rub evenly on ribs. Wrap each rack tightly in foil. Place on roasting pan. Bake 2 1/2 to 3 hours or until ribs are very tender. Meanwhile, mix passion fruit nectar, barbecue sauce and and passion fruit liqueur in small saucepan on medium heat. Simmer 30 minutes or until sauce is reduced by half. Remove foil from ribs. Place ribs on grill over medium heat. Grill 5 minutes per side or until ribs are evenly browned, brushing occasionally with barbecue sauce. To broil ribs, place unwrapped ribs on baking sheet. Broil 5 minutes per side or until browned.