So, you think you’ve tried it all? Barbecue ribs—tender, juicy, and dripping with sauce—meet their ultimate match: coffee-glazed doughnuts. Yes, you read that right. Sweet meets savory, because apparently, your taste buds deserve to be shocked. This isn’t your average backyard barbecue. You’ll be grilling ribs and glazing doughnuts like a pro, all while raising the bar for the culinary world. Think you can handle this bold combo? Spoiler: You can. Let’s get to it, chef.
Barbecue Ribs with Coffee Glazed Doughnuts
A savory-sweet fusion that pairs barbecue ribs with decadent coffee-glazed doughnuts. The perfect balance of smoky heat and rich sweetness.
Ingredients
For the Barbecue Ribs:
- 2 racks baby back ribs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper optional, for extra heat
For the Coffee-Glazed Doughnuts:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tbsp butter melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp instant coffee granules
- 1 cup powdered sugar for glaze
- 2 tbsp strong brewed coffee for glaze
Instructions
For the Barbecue Ribs:
- Preheat your grill to medium heat or prepare the oven at 300°F (150°C).
- Rub the ribs with olive oil and season with brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and cayenne.
- Grill the ribs for 2 hours, flipping occasionally, basting with barbecue sauce halfway through.
- Once tender, remove ribs from heat and let them rest for 5 minutes before serving.
For the Coffee-Glazed Doughnuts:
- Preheat the oil in a large pot to 375°F (190°C).
- Mix dry ingredients (flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon) in a bowl.
- Whisk wet ingredients (eggs, milk, melted butter, vanilla) together in another bowl.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients, then add instant coffee granules. Stir until smooth.
- Fry doughnuts in batches for 2-3 minutes until golden brown.
- Make the glaze by combining powdered sugar and brewed coffee. Dip each doughnut in the glaze.
- Let glaze set for a minute before serving.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
Barbecue Ribs
Calories: 320Total Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Carbohydrates: 10g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 26g
Coffee-Glazed Doughnuts
Calories: 250Total Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 3g
Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)
- Vitamin A: 8%
- Iron: 10%
- Calcium: 4%
- Vitamin C: 2%
- Potassium: 5%
Additional Notes/Tips to Enhance the Flavor of the Recipe
- Baste more barbecue sauce on the ribs for an extra layer of flavor.
- For extra crispy doughnuts, fry them a minute longer.
- Mix in a pinch of chili powder in the glaze for a kick.
- Top the doughnuts with a sprinkle of sea salt to balance the sweetness.
