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Bourbon-BBQ Glazed Baby Back Ribs

Bourbon-BBQ Glazed Baby Back Ribs

Cost $20, save $10

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  • 251 Min
  • 4 Servings
  • $20

INGREDIENTS

  • Dry Rub

    • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
    • 🧂 1 tablespoon sea salt
    • 1 tablespoon freshly cracked black pepper
    • ¾ teaspoon garlic powder
    • ¾ teaspoon onion powder
    • ½ teaspoon ground coriander
    • ½ teaspoon dry mustard
    • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

  • Ribs and Marinade

    • 1 rack baby back pork ribs, outer membrane removed
    • 4 ounces apple juice

  • Bourbon BBQ Sauce

    • ½ cup ketchup
    • ¼ cup bourbon whiskey
    • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
    • 1½ tablespoons brown sugar
    • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
    • 1 tablespoon molasses
    • 1½ teaspoons Dijon mustard
    • 1½ teaspoons soy sauce
    • 1 teaspoon onion powder
    • 1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
    • 🧄 1 clove garlic, finely minced
    • 🧂 1 pinch sea salt

STEPS

1

Combine all dry rub ingredients in a small bowl; set aside.

2

Place rib rack on aluminum foil, meat side up. Evenly coat ribs with dry rub, pressing it in.

3

Pour apple juice around rib rack and wrap tightly with additional aluminum foil. Marinade ribs in refrigerator for 2 hours.

4

Preheat oven to 225°F (110°C). Cook wrapped ribs in oven for 4 hours until fork-tender but not falling apart. Unwrap ribs.

5

Prepare bourbon BBQ sauce by combining ketchup, bourbon, cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, molasses, soy sauce, onion powder, minced garlic, and sea salt in a saucepan. Simmer until reduced by ⅓.

6

Preheat outdoor grill to high heat; cover grate with aluminum foil.

7

Glaze ribs with sauce and cook on grill, brushing sauce in layers every 5 minutes until slight caramelization occurs.

8

Cut ribs into individual pieces and serve with leftover sauce.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

437

Calories

  • 19
    Protein
  • 31
    Carbs
  • 23
    Fats

💡 Marinate ribs overnight for deeper flavor.Use foil tightly to avoid juice leakage during oven baking.For a smokier flavor, use a wood-smoked grill instead of gas.Serve with sides like coleslaw or cornbread for a complete meal.