Bourbon Brined St. Louis Ribs

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Introducing the mouthwatering Bourbon Brined St. Louis Ribs recipe, a true delight for meat lovers. This recipe combines the rich flavors of bourbon with the tenderness of St. Louis style ribs, resulting in a succulent and unforgettable dish. The ribs are first marinated in a specially crafted bourbon brine, allowing the flavors to penetrate deep into the meat. Then, they are slow-cooked to perfection, creating a caramelized crust that will have you coming back for more. Get ready to savor the smoky, sweet, and tangy notes of this irresistible recipe.

Keywords: Bourbon, Brined, St. Louis Ribs, Recipe, Slow-cooked

Bourbon brined st louis ribs recipe details

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Your favorite bourbon (along with cider, orange juice and Worcestershire sauce) gives extra flavor to these tasty smoked ribs.
Ready in: 11 hours 15 mins

Ingredients

Serves: 8

• 1 cup apple cider
• 1/2 cup bourbon
• 1/4 cup apple-cider vinegar
• 1/4 cup orange juice
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 2 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 2 tablespoons dried thyme
• 2 1/2 pounds St. Louis cut ribs (a.k.a. barbecue cut, or Kansas City cut)
• 1 1/4 cups barbecue sauce

Preparation method

Prep: 15 mins | Cook: 3 hours | Extra time: 8 hours, marinating

1. In a large plastic resealable bag, combine cider, bourbon, vinegar, orange juice, oil, Worcestershire, salt, and thyme. Pour half into another bag and add ribs to both bags. Seal, turn to coat, and place in refrigerator. Marinate overnight, then drain.
2. Preheat grill to medium-high. Let the ribs sit at room temperature for 15 minutes, then place on grill (using indirect heat) for about 20 minutes, turning to brown on all sides.
3. Turn heat down to medium-low. Grill ribs for another 2 hours, grill lid down, basting with barbecue sauce for the last 10 minutes of cooking.