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Brown Sugar Bourbon Glazed Grilled Ribs: Easy 4-Step BBQ

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A quick and easy grilled rib recipe featuring a sticky, smoky brown sugar and bourbon glaze. Perfect for weeknights or last-minute gatherings, this method yields tender, fall-off-the-bone meat without needing a smoker.

Ingredients

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  • For the Dry Rub:
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
  • For the Bourbon Glaze:
  • 1/2 cup bourbon
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • For the Ribs:
  • 2 lbs pork spare ribs
  • Butter, for basting

Instructions

  1. Remove the silver skin from the back of the ribs using a knife and paper towel. Season generously with the dry rub on both sides and let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  2. Set up your grill for indirect heat (275°F-300°F). Place ribs bone-side down on the cool side, cover, and cook for 45 minutes.
  3. Remove ribs and place on heavy-duty aluminum foil. Add pats of butter on top and wrap tightly to create a sealed packet.
  4. Return the foil packet to the grill, bone-side down, and cook for another 45-60 minutes until internal temperature reaches 190°F.
  5. While ribs wrap, combine bourbon, brown sugar, soy sauce, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and Dijon mustard in a saucepan. Simmer for 10-15 minutes until reduced by one-third and thickened.
  6. Unwrap ribs carefully and place meat-side up over direct heat. Brush with glaze and cook for 2-3 minutes until bubbly and charred. Flip and glaze the other side, cooking for another 2 minutes.
  7. Remove from grill and let rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing between the bones and serving.

Notes

Ensure the grill grates are clean before starting. Use a thermometer to check for doneness (190°F-203°F). Do not apply the glaze too early as sugar burns quickly. For a gluten-free option, substitute soy sauce with tamari.

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