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Flavorful Grilled BBQ Ribs Recipe with Easy Bourbon Maple Glaze

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This recipe delivers tender, flavorful grilled pork baby back ribs with a smoky, sweet bourbon maple glaze that caramelizes beautifully on the grill. Perfect for summer cookouts and crowd-pleasing meals.

Ingredients

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  • 2 racks pork baby back ribs (4 to 5 pounds)
  • Salt
  • Black pepper
  • Smoked paprika
  • Garlic powder
  • Onion powder
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar (50 grams)
  • 1/3 cup bourbon (80 ml)
  • 1/3 cup pure maple syrup (80 ml)
  • 1/2 cup ketchup (120 ml)
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard (15 ml)
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar (30 ml)
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce (15 ml)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the ribs by removing the silver skin membrane from the back of the ribs (about 15 minutes).
  2. Mix salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and brown sugar in a bowl. Rub this seasoning mix evenly over both sides of the ribs. Let sit at room temperature for about 20 minutes.
  3. Make the bourbon maple glaze by combining bourbon, maple syrup, ketchup, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce in a small saucepan. Simmer over medium heat, stirring frequently, until slightly thickened (8-10 minutes). Set aside to cool slightly.
  4. Preheat the grill to 250-275°F (120-135°C) using indirect heat.
  5. Place ribs bone-side down on the cooler side of the grill. Cover and cook indirectly for 1.5 to 2 hours, turning every 30 minutes. After the first hour, wrap ribs tightly in aluminum foil and return to the grill.
  6. Unwrap ribs carefully, baste generously with the bourbon maple glaze, and place over direct heat for 5-7 minutes per side to caramelize the glaze. Watch closely to avoid burning.
  7. Remove ribs from the grill, tent loosely with foil, and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing between bones.

Notes

Remove the silver skin membrane for tender ribs. Use a two-zone fire for indirect cooking and finish with direct heat for caramelization. Let the glaze simmer low and slow to thicken. Keep a spray bottle handy to manage flare-ups. Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.

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