Marcus Samuelsson's Ribs

Of all the Chopped judges, he is not one of my faves, but I think his food would be more than tasty.  Via BuzzFeed. You can even get the recipe right now!

Block Party Ribs
by Marcus Samuelsson
Servings: 12

INGREDIENTS
RUB

• ½ cup soy sauce
• ½ cup dark brown sugar, packed
• 3 tablespoons smoked paprika
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2 teaspoons black pepper
• 1 teaspoon cayenne
• 1 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1 teaspoon powdered ginger
• 1½ teaspoons garlic powder
• 4 thyme sprigs
• 1 lemon, zested
• 2 slabs pork ribs 

SAUCE

• 1 tablespoon grapeseed oil
• 1 poblano chile, chopped
• 1 red onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 1-inch ginger, peeled and chopped
• Salt
• 1¼ cup chicken broth
• 1 cup ketchup
• 1 12-ounce bottle beer
• ½ cup coffee
• ⅓ cup apple cider vinegar
• ¼ cup molasses
• ¼ cup soy sauce
• 1 lemon, juiced

PREPARATION
Whisk together all the rub ingredients in a small bowl.

1. Spread the rub evenly over the pork ribs and place on a wire rack set over a baking sheet with meat side up. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
2. For the BBQ sauce, heat oil in a large pot or dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add poblano chile, red onion, garlic, ginger, and a pinch of salt, then cook until onions begin to soften. Add the remaining sauce ingredients and bring the mixture to a simmer. Turn the heat down to medium-low and cook at an active simmer until the mixture is reduced to about 2 cups, about 30-45 minutes.
3. Once reduced, cool slightly then transfer mixture to a blender. Puree until smooth.
4. Preheat oven to 275˚F/140˚C.
5. Uncover the ribs, keeping them raised over the baking sheet on the wire rack.
6. Pour 2 cups of water into the bottom of the baking sheet.
7. Spread 1 cup of the BBQ sauce over each rack of ribs.
8. Bake in a preheated oven for 3-3 ½ hours.
9. Remove ribs from oven and preheat the broiler to high.
10. Broil the ribs for 5-10 minutes to finish, until the sauce caramelizes.
11. Cut into individual ribs.
12. Enjoy!