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For the glaze: Grind chicory to powder in processor.
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Heat oil in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat.
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Add onion.
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Saute until palely golden, about 5 minutes.
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Add garlic.
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Saute 2 minutes more.
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Add 1/3 of the chicory (reserve the remainder for ribs), chili powder, sugar, cinnamon, allspice and ginger.
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Cook 3 minutes to blend flavors, stirring occasionally.
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Add chili sauce, coffee, molasses, Worcestershire and liquid smoke.
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Cook mixture over medium-low heat until thick and glossy, stirring occasionally, about 30 minutes.
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Season with salt.
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Glaze can be prepared one day ahead.
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Cover tightly and refrigerate.
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Before using, stir over low heat until heated through.
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For ribs: Combine first 5 ingredients in small bowl.
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Mix in chicory reserved from glaze.
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Sprinkle mixture over both sides of ribs.
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Cover and let stand 45 minutes at room temperature.
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Prepare barbecue grill (medium-high heat).
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Combine coffee and vinegar in small bowl.
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place ribs on grill and sear 5 minutes per side.
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Brush with some of the coffee-vinegar mixture.
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Cover with grill lid or heavy-duty foil.
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Cook until meat is almost tender, brushing occasionally, with coffee-vinegar mixture and turning occasionally, about 25 minutes.
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Brush some of glaze over ribs.
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Grill until meat is tender, about 5 minutes more.
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Arrange on platter.
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Serve with remaining glaze.