Ribs and Waffles

1. Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs.
2. Cut shallow incisions behind each bone.
3. Season with salt, pepper and coffee rub.
4. Place the ribs on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper.
5. Heat the oven to 300°F and cook the ribs for 1½ hours, or until you see the meat separating from the bones. Remove from the oven.
6. Carefully remove the ribs and cool until needed for plating.

TO PLATE:

1. Cut the waffle into 4 pieces and place on the side of the plate.
2. Reheat the ribs on a grill and brush with beer barbecue sauce, cooking until it caramelizes.
3. Slice between each rib.
4. Place the ribs on top and off to the side of the waffle.
5. Drizzle more barbecue sauce on the ribs, if desired.
6. Garnish the plate with the house pickles and brine.

This recipe originally appeared in the Gordon Food Service Foodscape publication.