Bourbon BBQ Beef Ribs Recipe

Name: Bourbon BBQ Beef Ribs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 rack Beef Back Ribs; 2 TBSP brown sugar; 1 TBSP Lawry's season salt; 1 TBSP chili powder; 1 TBSP garlic powder; 1 TBSP onion powder; 1 tsp black pepper; 1 tsp cayenne pepper; 1 cup Ketchup; 1/2 cup Kentucky Bourbon (or any good sipping whiskey); 2 TBSP molasses; 2 TBSP apple cider vinegar; 2 TBSP brown sugar; 2 TBSP soy sauce; 1 tsp yellow mustard; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp onion powder; 1/2 tsp powdered ginger; 1/4 tsp Lawry's seasoned salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper

Servings: persons

1 rack Beef Back Ribs
2 TBSP brown sugar
1 TBSP Lawry's season salt
1 TBSP chili powder
1 TBSP garlic powder
1 TBSP onion powder
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp cayenne pepper
1 cup Ketchup
1/2 cup Kentucky Bourbon (or any good sipping whiskey)
2 TBSP molasses
2 TBSP apple cider vinegar
2 TBSP brown sugar
2 TBSP soy sauce
1 tsp yellow mustard
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp powdered ginger
1/4 tsp Lawry's seasoned salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

1
Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs.
2
Season well with BBQ rub and refrigerate 24 to 48 hours.
3
Mix BBQ sauce ingredients in a saucepan and gently simmer 3 or 4 minutes.
4
Let cool and refrigerate until needed (can be made days in advance).
5
Set up your grill for Indirect Heat with unlit charcoal.
6
Add hot charcoal and a drip pan in the middle (add water to the pan).
7
Place ribs on the grill over the drip pan and cook at 325F for an hour and a half.
8
After an hour and a half glaze with bbq sauce and cook for about 10 to 15 minutes
9
Glaze with bbq sauce again and cook for another 10 minutes or so.
10
Place for a third time and cook for about 10 more minutes.
11
Remove from the grill and cool 10 to 15 minutes before carving and serving.

196

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 rack Beef Back Ribs, 2 TBSP brown sugar, 1 TBSP Lawry's season salt, 1 TBSP chili powder, and more.

Yes, Bourbon BBQ Beef Ribs falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Bourbon BBQ Beef Ribs

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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