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Savory Brown Sugar Bourbon Glazed Pork Ribs

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These pork ribs are glazed with a sticky, caramelized brown sugar and bourbon sauce, delivering a perfect balance of sweet, smoky, and savory flavors. Ideal for BBQ fans, they cook low and slow for tender, fall-off-the-bone meat.

Ingredients

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  • 2–3 pounds pork ribs (baby back or spare ribs)
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
  • 1/4 cup bourbon whiskey
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Optional: pinch of hot sauce or cayenne pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven or grill to 300°F (150°C).
  2. Trim any excess fat and remove the silver skin membrane from the back of the ribs.
  3. In a bowl, combine garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, and salt. Rub this mixture evenly over both sides of the ribs.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together brown sugar, bourbon, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, and optional hot sauce until sugar dissolves.
  5. Place ribs on a wire rack over a baking sheet or directly on a foil-lined pan. Brush a generous layer of the bourbon glaze over the ribs.
  6. Roast the ribs in the oven for 2 to 2.5 hours, basting with more glaze every 30 minutes.
  7. Check for doneness by ensuring the meat is tender and pulling back from the bones.
  8. Optional: Brush a final layer of glaze and broil ribs for 3-5 minutes for extra caramelization, watching carefully to avoid burning.
  9. Let ribs rest for 10 minutes before slicing between the bones and serving.

Notes

Remove the silver skin membrane for better glaze penetration and tenderness. Baste every 30 minutes to build a sticky, flavorful coating. For extra caramelization, broil at the end but watch carefully to avoid burning. Let ribs rest before slicing to keep meat moist. Can substitute brown sugar with honey or maple syrup. For gluten-free, verify spices are gluten-free. Bourbon can be substituted with apple juice or white grape juice for no alcohol.

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Keywords: pork ribs, bourbon glaze, brown sugar ribs, BBQ ribs, slow cooked ribs, savory ribs, bourbon pork ribs

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