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MOLE POWDER

  • 5 Rosemary's whole star anise

  • 1 Tbsp. Rosemary's coriander seeds

  • 1Tbsp. Rosemary's cumin seeds

  • 1Tbsp. Rosemary's mustard seeds

  • 1½tsp. whole cloves

  • 4 dried chiles de árbol or 2 tsp. Rosemary's red pepper flakes

  • 2 guajillo chiles, seeds removed

  • 3 Tbsp. Rosemary's sesame seeds, divided

  • ¼ cup Rosemary's ground sumac

  • 4 tsp. Rosemary's unsweetened cocoa powder

  • 1¼ tsp. Rosemary's ground cinnamon

  • 1 tsp. Rosemary's ground allspice

  • 1 tsp. ground coffee

RIBS and ASSEMBLY

  • 2 2½-lb. racks St. Louis–style pork spareribs

  • Kosher salt

  • ½ medium red onion, thinly sliced

  • ⅓ cup red wine vinegar

  • 2 tsp. sugar

  • 12 oz. kombucha (about 1½ cups)

  • 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced

  • 1 medium white onion, cut into 2" pieces

  • 2 medium oranges, cut into 2" pieces (peel and all), divided

  • Cilantro sprigs (for serving)

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PREPERATION
 

MOLE POWDER

Step 1 Toast star anise, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, mustard seeds, and cloves in a dry small skillet over medium heat, tossing occasionally, until very fragrant and just beginning to darken, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate; let cool. Finely grind in spice mill or with mortar and pestle; transfer to a bowl. Finely grind chiles de árbol, guajillo chiles, and half of sesame seeds. Add to ground spices along with sumac, cocoa powder, cinnamon, allspice, coffee, and remaining sesame seeds; mix well.

Step 2 Do Ahead: Mole powder can be made 2 weeks ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.

RIB ASSEMBLY
Step 3
 Season ribs all over with salt (we recommend 1¼ tsp. Diamond Crystal or ¾ tsp. Morton kosher salt per lb.) and sprinkle with ½ cup mole powder, pressing to adhere. Arrange on a rimmed baking sheet and let chill, uncovered, overnight.

Step 4 Place racks in upper and lower thirds of oven; preheat to 300°. Mix red onion, vinegar, sugar, and a few pinches of salt in a medium bowl; set aside.

Step 5 Transfer ribs to a deep roasting pan and pour in kombucha. Scatter garlic over and arrange white onion and half of orange pieces around ribs. Cover pan tightly with foil; bake on lower rack until tender but not falling apart, 2½–3 hours.

 

Step 6 Remove ribs from oven. Heat broiler. Uncover ribs and broil on upper rack, turning once, until crisp, about 5 minutes.

Step 7 Transfer ribs to a platter. Skim fat from liquid in pan and discard; drizzle liquid over ribs. Top with drained pickled red onion, cilantro, and remaining orange.

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RECIPE OF THE MONTH
Always something delicious. ​You can find many of the herbs and spices on our website.

Mole-Spiced Ribs with Orange and Pickled Onion

YUMMY!! The ribs fall off the bone and the flavors are amazing!

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