Bourbon Glazed Pork Spare Ribs

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Introducing the mouthwatering Bourbon Glazed Pork Spare Ribs recipe, a tantalizing dish that combines the rich flavors of bourbon with succulent pork spare ribs. These ribs are slow-cooked to perfection, resulting in tender meat that falls off the bone. The sticky, sweet glaze made with bourbon adds a delightful depth of flavor, making this recipe a true crowd-pleaser. Whether you're hosting a backyard barbecue or simply craving a deliciously satisfying meal, these Bourbon Glazed Pork Spare Ribs are sure to impress.

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Bourbon glazed pork spare ribs recipe details

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Grilled spare ribs get manly, smoky flavor from bourbon whisky and a mix of hot spices.
Ready in: 2 hours

Ingredients

Serves: 6

• 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons firmly packed dark brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 5 to 6 pounds pork spare ribs
• 2 cups root beer
• 1/2 cup bourbon
• 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
• 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

Preparation method

Prep: 10 mins | Cook: 1 hour 50 mins

1. Preheat grill to medium low and oil rack.
2. In a bowl, stir 2 tablespoons brown sugar together with paprika, chili powder, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne. Season ribs all over with the mixture.
3. Place ribs on grill, bone side up. Close the lid and cook for about 1 1/2 hours, flipping every half hour.
4. While the ribs are cooking, make a glaze: stir root beer, bourbon, orange juice, and hot sauce together in a saucepan and place over medium heat. Bring the mixture to a boil, the simmer on medium heat for 35 to 40 minutes.
5. Coat ribs with glaze, using about half of the mixture. Close grill again and cook for 15 minutes, then glaze the ribs again (reserving just one more coat’s worth of glaze) and grill for 2 more minutes. Turn the ribs, do one final glaze, and grill for 2 minutes.
6. Serve.