The perfect treat for a game day get-together, these bourbon glazed baby back ribs are coated with a simple wet rub, slow roasted in the oven, then slathered with a delicious, bourbon-based glaze and finished in the broiler.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
Yield: 6 servings
Category: Appetizers
Ingredients
1-1/2 to 2 lbs baby back ribs (one rack)
3 tablespoons light brown sugar
2 teaspoons onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic salt
2 teaspoons paprika
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
2 teaspoons bourbon
Bourbon Barbecue Glaze (see recipe below)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 300°F and position a rack in the center. Line a shallow roasting pan with heavy-duty aluminum foil and spray with nonstick spray.
In a small bowl, combine the sugar, onion powder, garlic salt, paprika, cayenne and bourbon to form a paste. Spread about 1/3 of the mixture on the underside of the ribs and spread the remaining 2/3 evenly over the meaty side. Arrange on the prepared roasting pan, meaty side up. Cover tightly with another sheet of foil and bake for 2 hours.
Remove the ribs from the oven. Position a rack 6-inches below the broiler and set the control to broil. Brush both sides of the ribs with the Bourbon Barbecue Sauce and broil them just until the sauce caramelizes on the ribs, 2 to 3 minutes. Be sure to watch them carefully because the sugar in the sauce can burn very quickly.
Transfer to a cutting board and slice the ribs between the bones. Serve with any remaining barbecue sauce.
