Bourbon-BBQ Glazed Baby Back Ribs

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Combine 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 tablespoon sea salt, 1 tablespoon black pepper, garlic powder, ¾ teaspoon onion powder, coriander, dry mustard, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl; set rub aside.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Tear a large enough piece aluminum foil to fully cover rib rack; place rib rack on foil, meat side up. Evenly coat both sides of ribs with dry rub, pressing it in with your hands.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Fold up sides of the foil to create a rim; pour apple juice around rib rack. Fold foil over ribs; crimp to create a tight seal. Tear a larger piece of foil; wrap foil rib bundle again to ensure a tight seal.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Marinate wrapped ribs in the refrigerator for 2 hours.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Preheat the oven to 225 degrees F (110 degrees C).'}

6. 6

   {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Cook ribs in the preheated oven until easily pierced with a fork, but not falling off the bone, about 4 hours. Unwrap ribs.'}

7. 7

   {'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': 'Meanwhile, combine ketchup, bourbon, cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, 1 ½ tablespoons brown sugar, molasses, soy sauce, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon black pepper, minced garlic, and 1 pinch salt in a medium saucepan over medium heat; bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer; simmer until sauce thickens and reduces by about ⅓, stirring occasionally.'}

8. 8

   {'id': 'step_7', 'step': 8, 'text': 'Preheat an outdoor grill to high heat and cover the grate with aluminum foil.'}

9. 9

   {'id': 'step_8', 'step': 9, 'text': 'Place cooked ribs, meat side up, on the grill; brush top with 1 layer sauce. Close grill; cook until sauce is mostly dried, about 5 minutes. Brush another layer sauce on top; close grill and cook 5 minutes more. Transfer ribs to a cutting board; lightly brush with 1 layer sauce.'}

10. 10

    {'id': 'step_9', 'step': 10, 'text': 'Cut ribs into individual pieces; serve with remaining sauce.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (4 servings total)