Tennessee Whiskey Glazed Ribs

Ingredients

• 2 racks pork baby back ribs, membrane removed
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 cup barbecue sauce
• 1/3 cup Tennessee whiskey
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

Method

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 300°F. Pat the ribs dry with paper towels and place on a large sheet of foil.

2. 2

   In a small bowl, mix the kosher salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne. Rub evenly over both sides of the ribs.

3. 3

   Wrap the ribs tightly in the foil, place on a baking sheet, and bake until the meat is tender and pulls back from the bones.

   3:00:00 · Bake ribs
4. 4

   While the ribs bake, combine the barbecue sauce, Tennessee whiskey, brown sugar, butter, and apple cider vinegar in a small saucepan over medium heat.

5. 5

   Simmer the glaze, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened and glossy.

   10:00 · Simmer glaze
6. 6

   Remove the ribs from the oven, carefully open the foil, and increase oven temperature to 450°F or preheat the broiler.

7. 7

   Brush the ribs generously on both sides with the whiskey glaze, reserving some glaze for serving.

8. 8

   Return the ribs to the oven uncovered and roast until the glaze is caramelized and lightly charred at the edges.

   10:00 · Caramelize glaze
9. 9

   Let the ribs rest for 10 minutes, then slice between the bones and brush with the remaining glaze before serving.

   10:00 · Rest ribs