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Mix the dry ingredients together and set aside.
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To make the barbecue sauce, cook the bacon in a medium skillet over medium heat until it starts to brown, about 10 minutes.
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Add the onion and garlic and cook until the onions have softened, about 10 more minutes.
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Add the dry-ingredients mixture and stir to evenly combine.
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Add the bourbon and stir all of the ingredients together, deglazing the pan.
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Add the bacon-vegetable mixture, coffee, ketchup, and soy sauce to a blender and blend until smooth.
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Place the sauce and ribs in an airtight container and place in the refrigerator to marinate.
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If you can do this overnight thats best, but even a few hours will noticeably change the flavor of the meat.
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Turn the slow cooker on high and add the ribs and sauce.
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Try to stand the ribs up along the sides of the pot to keep the meat from sitting in the simmer.
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Cook for 4 to 5 hours until done.
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Turn on the broiler.
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Remove the cooked ribs from the slow cooker and place them on a baking sheet meat-side up.
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Apply a thick coat of the sauce and broil for about 5 minutes.
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(Make sure to keep a close eye on the ribsyou dont want them to burn in the broiler.)
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There should be 2 cups of sauce remaining to pour into bowls and serve on the side.
