Grilled Baby Back Ribs With Mustard Bourbon Sauce

Name: Grilled Baby Back Ribs With Mustard Bourbon Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Barbecue Sauce; 3/4 teaspoon vegetable oil; 1/2 bunch green onion, chopped; 1/2 cup white onion, chopped; 2 large garlic cloves, chopped; 1/2 cup golden brown sugar (packed); 1/4 cup ketchup; 1/4 cup tomato paste; 1/4 cup Dijon mustard; 1/4 cup water; 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar; 2 tablespoons apple juice; 1/2 dried ancho chile, stemmed, seeded, cut into small pieces (or any other chili); 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/3 cup Bourbon; Spice Rub; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder; 1 1/2 teaspoons dry mustard; 1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; Spareribs; 6 lbs pork baby back ribs (about 3 whole racks)

Servings: persons

Barbecue Sauce
3/4 teaspoon vegetable oil
1/2 bunch green onion, chopped
1/2 cup white onion, chopped
2 large garlic cloves, chopped
1/2 cup golden brown sugar (packed)
1/4 cup ketchup
1/4 cup tomato paste
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons apple juice
1/2 dried ancho chile, stemmed, seeded, cut into small pieces (or any other chili)
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/3 cup Bourbon
Spice Rub
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1 1/2 teaspoons dry mustard
1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Spareribs
6 lbs pork baby back ribs (about 3 whole racks)

1
Sauce: Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium-low heat. Add green onions, white onions and garlic and saute until tender, about 15 minutes.
2
Mix in all remaining ingredients, adding bourbon last. Simmer sauce until thick, stirring occasionally, about 1 hour.
3
Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Sauce can be prepared 2 weeks ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
4
Spice Rub: Mix first 7 ingredients in medium bowl. Rub spice mixture over both sides of rib racks. Arrange ribs on large baking sheet. Cover and refrigerate overnight. (you may not want to use all the spice mixture).
5
Preheat oven to 300. Cook the ribs in the oven for 1-1/2 hours. Remove from oven
6
Prepare barbecue.
7
Brush ribs with sauce and continue cooking until cooked; 20 - 30 minutes.

1910

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

189

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 26 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Barbecue Sauce, 3/4 teaspoon vegetable oil, 1/2 bunch green onion, chopped, 1/2 cup white onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Grilled Baby Back Ribs With Mustard Bourbon Sauce falls under the Meat & Poultry 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!