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Savory Brown Sugar Bourbon Glazed Baby Back Ribs

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Tender baby back ribs glazed with a rich, caramelized bourbon and brown sugar sauce, perfect for a quick and flavorful meal that feels like a celebration.

Ingredients

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  • 2 racks baby back ribs (about 2–3 pounds / 900g to 1.4kg)
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar (about 100g)
  • 1/4 cup bourbon (60ml)
  • 1/4 cup ketchup (60g)
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar (30ml)
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce (15ml)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
  2. Remove the silver skin membrane from the back of the ribs using a sharp knife and paper towel.
  3. Trim excess fat and pat ribs dry with paper towels. Lightly coat both sides with olive oil, then sprinkle salt and black pepper evenly.
  4. In a medium bowl, whisk together brown sugar, bourbon, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and smoked paprika until smooth.
  5. Place ribs on a baking sheet meat side up. Cover tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 2.5 to 3 hours until ribs are tender and meat starts pulling away from the bone.
  6. Remove ribs from oven and carefully open the foil. Brush a generous layer of the bourbon glaze over the ribs.
  7. Turn the oven to broil (or increase temperature to 450°F/230°C if no broil option). Place ribs under the broiler for 5-7 minutes, watching closely until glaze bubbles and caramelizes. Rotate pan halfway for even browning.
  8. Remove ribs and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing between the bones.

Notes

Remove the silver skin membrane for tender ribs. Wrap ribs tightly in foil during baking to keep moist. Watch broiling step closely to avoid burning glaze. Glaze can be made a day ahead for better flavor melding. For gluten-free, use gluten-free Worcestershire sauce. Substitute ketchup with tomato paste and honey to reduce sugar or maple syrup for a different sweetness profile.

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