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Savory Brown Sugar Bourbon Glazed Baby Back Ribs

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These savory brown sugar bourbon glazed baby back ribs are tender, sticky, and full of rich, balanced flavors. Perfect for casual dinners or weekend gatherings, they feature a glossy bourbon glaze caramelized to perfection.

Ingredients

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  • 2 racks baby back ribs (about 3–4 pounds / 1.4–1.8 kg)
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar (dark or light)
  • ½ cup bourbon (120 ml)
  • ½ cup ketchup (120 ml)
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon optional chili flakes

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 275°F (135°C).
  2. Remove the silver skin membrane from the back of the ribs by sliding a knife under it and pulling it off using a paper towel for grip.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together brown sugar, bourbon, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and optional chili flakes until thick but pourable.
  4. Place ribs on a foil-lined baking sheet and brush a generous layer of the glaze over both sides of the ribs.
  5. Wrap the ribs tightly in foil to trap steam and moisture. Bake for 2.5 to 3 hours until ribs are tender and meat pulls away easily from the bone.
  6. Carefully remove ribs from oven and unwrap. Brush another thick coat of the bourbon glaze all over the ribs.
  7. Set the oven to broil on high. Place ribs under the broiler for 3-5 minutes, watching closely to caramelize the glaze into a sticky, slightly charred crust.
  8. Let ribs rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing between the bones to keep juices locked in.

Notes

Remove silver skin membrane for tender ribs. Apply glaze in two stages for layered flavor. Watch ribs closely when broiling to prevent burning. Let ribs rest before slicing to retain juices. For gluten-free, use tamari instead of Worcestershire sauce. Bourbon can be substituted with whiskey or apple juice. Slow cooker method possible but oven broil gives best crust.

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