Bourbon-Glazed Baby Back Ribs

Ingredients

• •2 racks baby back ribs (about 4 lbs total)
• •3 tbsp brown sugar
• •2 tbsp smoked paprika
• •1 tbsp kosher salt
• •2 tsp garlic powder
• •2 tsp onion powder
• •1 tsp black pepper
• •1 tsp cayenne (optional)
• •1 cup ketchup
• •1/2 cup bourbon whiskey
• •1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
• •1/4 cup molasses
• •2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• •2 tbsp Dijon mustard

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 275°F (135°C). Remove the silver membrane from the back of each rack.

2. 2

   Combine brown sugar, paprika, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, pepper, and cayenne. Rub all over the ribs.

3. 3

   Wrap each rack tightly in foil and place on a baking sheet. Bake 2.5 hours, until tender.

4. 4

   Meanwhile, simmer ketchup, bourbon, vinegar, molasses, Worcestershire, and mustard in a saucepan over medium-low heat for 20 minutes until thickened.

5. 5

   Unwrap ribs, brush generously with glaze, and grill over medium-high heat (or broil) for 5–7 minutes per side, glazing every 2 minutes, until lacquered and charred at the edges.

6. 6

   Rest 10 minutes, slice between bones, and serve with extra glaze.