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Best Brown Sugar Bourbon Glazed Ribs: Easy 4-Ingredient BBQ

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Tender, fall-off-the-bone pork spare ribs coated in a sticky, caramelized glaze made with brown sugar and bourbon. This recipe offers a perfect balance of sweet, smoky, and savory flavors with minimal active prep time.

Ingredients

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  • 3–4 lbs Pork Spare Ribs
  • 1 cup Dark Brown Sugar
  • 1 cup Bourbon
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
  • Salt (to taste)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C). Line a large rimmed baking sheet with heavy-duty aluminum foil.
  2. Remove silver skin from the back of the ribs if present. Pat ribs dry with paper towels.
  3. Mix smoked paprika, garlic powder, black pepper, and a pinch of salt in a small bowl. Rub this seasoning mix generously over both sides of the ribs.
  4. Place seasoned ribs on the foil-lined sheet. Cover tightly with another layer of foil to create a sealed packet.
  5. Cook in the oven for 2.5 to 3 hours until the meat is tender.
  6. While ribs cook, combine brown sugar, bourbon, Worcestershire sauce, apple cider vinegar, and a pinch of salt in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  7. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low. Cook for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the glaze reduces by half and becomes syrupy.
  8. Remove ribs from the oven and carefully unwrap the foil. Discard the foil.
  9. Brush a generous layer of the reduced glaze over the top of the ribs.
  10. Turn oven to broil. Place ribs back in the oven, about 6 inches from the heat source. Broil for 3-5 minutes, watching closely, until the glaze caramelizes and bubbles.
  11. Remove ribs from the oven and brush on another layer of glaze while hot.
  12. Let ribs rest for 10 minutes before cutting to allow juices to redistribute.

Notes

Use a bourbon you would actually drink; avoid cheap cooking alcohols. Dark brown sugar provides better molasses depth than light brown sugar. Do not skip the resting period, or the juices will run out. Watch closely during broiling as sugar burns quickly. For a spicy kick, add cayenne pepper or jalapeño to the glaze.

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Keywords: brown sugar ribs, bourbon ribs, BBQ ribs, pork spare ribs, caramelized glaze, easy BBQ, comfort food

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