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Savory Whiskey Glazed BBQ Ribs Recipe Easy Fall-Off-Bone Tender

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These savory whiskey glazed BBQ ribs are fall-off-the-bone tender with a rich, caramelized glaze that balances smoky, sweet, and a subtle kick of whiskey. Perfect for easy weekend cooking or impressing guests.

Ingredients

  • Rack of pork ribs (about 2-3 pounds / 900-1350 grams) – baby back or St. Louis style, trimmed of excess fat
  • Whiskey (1/2 cup / 120 ml) – choose a smooth, mid-range bottle like Jameson or Maker’s Mark
  • Brown sugar (1/3 cup / 70 grams) – packed
  • Smoked paprika (1 tablespoon)
  • Garlic powder (1 teaspoon)
  • Onion powder (1 teaspoon)
  • Dijon mustard (2 tablespoons)
  • Apple cider vinegar (2 tablespoons)
  • Salt and black pepper (to taste)
  • Olive oil (2 tablespoons)
  • Optional: chili flakes (1/2 teaspoon)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
  2. Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs if not already done. Pat ribs dry and rub evenly with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear ribs 2-3 minutes per side until browned but not cooked through.
  4. Place seared ribs on a rimmed baking sheet or roasting pan. Tent tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 2.5 to 3 hours until tender.
  5. While ribs bake, combine whiskey, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, and optional chili flakes in a medium saucepan. Simmer over medium heat for 10-15 minutes until thick and syrupy, stirring occasionally.
  6. Remove foil from ribs and brush generously with whiskey glaze. Set oven to broil on high and broil ribs 3-5 minutes until glaze bubbles and caramelizes. Repeat glazing and broiling for thicker coating if desired.
  7. Let ribs rest 5-10 minutes after broiling. Slice between bones and serve.

Notes

Remove the membrane for better tenderness. Cook low and slow at 300°F for fall-off-the-bone texture. Make glaze while ribs bake. Broil glaze at the end to caramelize sugars. Reheat glaze gently if thickened. Optional liquid smoke can add smokiness. Slow cooker method possible but glaze texture differs.

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