Inspired by chef Robert Del Grande of Cafe Annie, in Houston, we combine the succulence of short ribs with the bitter undertones of coffee and the mellow heat of two kinds of chiles, along with maple syrup and lime juice to cut the spiciness. We recommend
4 dried ancho chiles, stemmed, seeded, and ribs discarded 2 cups boiling-hot water 1 medium onion, quartered 3
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cloves, coarsely chopped 2 tablespoons finely chopped canned chipotle chiles in
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plus 2 teaspoons
adoboadobo [ah-DOH-boh]
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sauce 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice 1 tablespoon salt 6 lb
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short ribs or flanken 1 teaspoon black pepper 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1/2 cup brewed
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Soak ancho chiles in boiling-hot water until softened, about 20 minutes, then
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in a
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set over a bowl. Taste soaking liquid: It will be a little bitter, but if unpleasantly so, discard it; otherwise, reserve for braising. Transfer ancho chiles to a
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and puree with onion, garlic, chipotles with sauce, maple syrup, lime juice, and 1 teaspoon salt.
Pat ribs dry and sprinkle with pepper and remaining 2 teaspoons salt. Heat oil in a 12-inch heavy
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over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then
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ribs in 3 batches, turning occasionally, about 5 minutes per batch. Transfer as browned to a roasting
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just large enough to hold ribs in 1 layer.
Carefully add chile puree to fat remaining in
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(it will spatter and steam) and cook over moderately low heat, stirring frequently, 5 minutes. Add reserved chile soaking liquid (or 1 1/2 cups water) and
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and bring to a boil, then pour over ribs (liquid should reach about halfway up sides of meat).
Cover roasting
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tightly with foil and
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ribs until very tender, 3 to 3 1/2 hours. Skim fat from
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juices. Serve ribs with
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juices.
Cooks' note: Ribs improve in flavor if braised 2 days ahead. Cool completely, uncovered, then chill, ribs covered directly with parchment or wax paper and roasting
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covered with foil. Remove any solidified fat before reheating.
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