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Savory Brown Sugar Bourbon Glazed Ribs Recipe

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Tender, flavorful ribs glazed with a sticky, sweet-savory bourbon and brown sugar sauce, perfect for BBQ dinners and gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 2–3 pounds baby back ribs or St. Louis-style ribs
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 cup bourbon
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or vegetable oil
  • Optional: pinch of chili flakes

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
  2. Remove the silver skin membrane from the back of the ribs by sliding a knife under it and pulling it off.
  3. Season the ribs generously with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder on both sides. Rub in evenly.
  4. Place ribs meat-side up on a large piece of aluminum foil. Drizzle olive oil over them, then wrap tightly to seal in moisture.
  5. Place the foil-wrapped ribs on a baking sheet and bake for 2.5 to 3 hours until tender and pulling away from the bone but not falling apart.
  6. While ribs bake, combine brown sugar, bourbon, apple cider vinegar, ketchup, smoked paprika, and a pinch of chili flakes in a saucepan. Simmer over medium heat, stirring often, until slightly thickened (about 10 minutes). Remove from heat and cool slightly.
  7. Remove ribs from foil and place under the broiler or on a hot grill. Brush a generous layer of bourbon glaze over the ribs.
  8. Broil or grill for 3-5 minutes until bubbly and caramelized, watching closely to avoid burning.
  9. Flip ribs and repeat glazing and broiling/grilling for another 3-5 minutes. For extra sticky layers, apply a second coat of glaze and briefly broil again.
  10. Let ribs rest for 5 minutes before slicing between bones to keep meat moist.

Notes

Remove the silver skin membrane for tenderness and better glaze absorption. Apply glaze only in the last 10 minutes of cooking to prevent burning. Let ribs rest before slicing to keep them juicy. If glaze thickens too much, stir in a splash of water or bourbon to loosen.

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