Cocoa and Molasses Baby Back Ribs

Name: Cocoa and Molasses Baby Back Ribs
Yield: Makes 6 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup (125 mL) unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 Tbsp (15 mL) kosher salt; ½ cup (125 mL) light brown sugar; ½ cup (125 mL) light molasses; 2 Tbsp (30 mL) light soy sauce; ½ cup (125 mL) extra virgin olive oil + extra for the roasting pan; ¼ cup (60 mL) rice vinegar; 1 Tbsp (15 mL) fresh grated ginger; 1 tsp (5 mL) fresh chopped thyme; 1 tsp (5 mL) fresh ground black pepper; 1 Tbsp (15 mL) fresh chopped garlic; 3 lb (1.3 kg) baby back pork ribs; Zest of 1 orange; 2 medium yellow onions

Preparation info

Makes
6
servings

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

The Bacon, Butter, Bourbon and Chocolate Cookbook

By Bruno Feldeisen

Published 2024

About

These fingers-licking baby back ribs are the perfect casual meal that’s easy to prepare and cook. Warm chocolate flavours blend with the fat from the ribs in a magical way, creating some amazing flavours that pop in your mouth.

Ingredients

½ cup (125 mL) unsweetened cocoa powder
½ cup (125

Main course

Method

In a large bowl, whisk together all the ingredients except the ribs and onions.

Line a baking tray with plastic wrap and place the baby back ribs in the middle. Rub the baby back ribs all over with the cocoa marinade. Wrap the ribs in plastic and marinate for 12 hours in the refrigerator.

Preheat oven to