This Secret Ingredient Makes Your Spareribs Irresistible
To be honest, I eat this far too rarely, but every time I do, I think: this is so delicious! Especially when you have good-quality meat, prepare it properly, serve it with good sauces, and marinate it well. Yep, I’m talking about spareribs. And I’ve now discovered the secret ingredient that makes spareribs truly irresistible.
Handy: you most likely already have it at home, although you probably wouldn’t think of combining it with meat.
Coffee Works Wonders
It’s black coffee. Yesss, you probably didn’t see that coming, did you? Still, it can take your spareribs to a much higher level. Coffee and spareribs go incredibly well together. It’s great for both the flavor and the texture: the acidity of the coffee keeps the meat wonderfully tender. And that’s ideal with spareribs—the meat should fall right off the bone. And then you might think: couldn’t you use lemon or vinegar for that, since they’re acidic too?
Lemon: Too Acidic
No; lemon and vinegar are simply too acidic. Coffee contains exactly the right amount to keep the meat tender. It’s also just acidic enough to keep the flavors of your marinade balanced; whether you go for BBQ or something spicy.
Preparing Spareribs with Coffee
There are several ways to prepare your spareribs with coffee. You can make a coffee rub to coat your ribs with. Or how about an Irish coffee rub for spareribs? Delicious, too! Another option is to soak your ribs in a bath of cold coffee for an hour. After that, prepare the spareribs as you normally would; so start by marinating or seasoning the meat. Again, it may sound strange—but just try it.
It Works Wonders in Pasta Sauce, Too
Coffee doesn’t just improve your spareribs; it’s also a tried-and-tested ingredient in pasta sauce. So whether you’re making a bolognese or lasagna, just a teaspoon of instant coffee or espresso stirred into your tomato sauce is enough to create the desired effect.
Coffee with a Pork Flavor
And does meat and coffee still sound like a strange combination to you? Then try—er—this pork-flavored coffee at Starbucks. Maybe this will be your new favorite?
Also read:
- Recipe for the most delicious spareribs of your life
- Recipe: sticky spareribs
- Recipe: Jack Daniel’s spareribs
Source: Tasting Table
