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Savory Brown Sugar Bourbon Glazed Pork Ribs Easy Sticky Sweet Recipe

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Tender pork ribs slow-cooked with a rich, sticky brown sugar bourbon glaze that balances sweet and savory flavors perfectly. This easy recipe delivers juicy, flavorful ribs with a caramelized finish.

Ingredients

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  • 2–3 pounds baby back or St. Louis-style pork ribs, trimmed of excess fat
  • 1 cup (200g) packed dark brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) bourbon (e.g., Buffalo Trace)
  • 2 tablespoons (28g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 tablespoon (15g) Dijon mustard
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon (2g) smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon (1g) black pepper, freshly cracked
  • 1 teaspoon (6g) kosher or sea salt
  • 1 tablespoon (15ml) apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons (40g) honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon (1g) onion powder

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 275°F (135°C).
  2. Remove the silver skin membrane from the back of the ribs if not already done. Pat ribs dry and season both sides evenly with salt and black pepper. Let rest.
  3. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together brown sugar, bourbon, softened butter, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, smoked paprika, onion powder, apple cider vinegar, and honey until smooth and glossy.
  4. Place ribs meat side up in an oven-safe roasting pan or baking sheet. Cover tightly with aluminum foil.
  5. Bake ribs for 2.5 to 3 hours until tender and meat pulls away easily from bones. Starting at 2 hours, baste ribs with bourbon glaze every 20 minutes.
  6. Optional: Remove foil and broil ribs for 3-5 minutes to caramelize glaze, watching closely to avoid burning.
  7. Let ribs rest for 5-10 minutes after cooking. Slice between bones to serve.

Notes

Remove the silver skin membrane for better glaze penetration and tenderness. Start basting glaze after 2 hours to avoid burning sugars. Watch broiler carefully to prevent burning. Rest ribs after cooking to redistribute juices. For thicker glaze before broiling, mix cornstarch with cold water and brush on.

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Keywords: pork ribs, bourbon glaze, brown sugar ribs, sticky ribs, barbecue ribs, sweet and savory ribs, easy ribs recipe

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