Loulou's Buffalo Ribs Recipe

Name: Loulou's Buffalo Ribs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup liquid smoke; 6 ounces dark, heavy beer; 2 ounces chile flakes; 2 ounces sea salt; 2 ounces Italian seasoning; 1 ounce freshly ground black pepper; 4 bay leaves; 2 racks buffalo ribs (about 5 pounds each); 4 cups ketchup; 1 cup honey; 2 ounces cayenne; 2 ounces horseradish; 2 ounces brown sugar; 2 ounces liquid smoke; Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

1 cup liquid smoke
6 ounces dark, heavy beer
2 ounces chile flakes
2 ounces sea salt
2 ounces Italian seasoning
1 ounce freshly ground black pepper
4 bay leaves
2 racks buffalo ribs (about 5 pounds each)
4 cups ketchup
1 cup honey
2 ounces cayenne
2 ounces horseradish
2 ounces brown sugar
2 ounces liquid smoke
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

1
For the marinade: In a large bowl, mix 1 cup water, the liquid smoke, beer, chile flakes, sea salt, Italian seasoning, pepper and bay leaves.
2
Place the ribs in a hotel pan and pour the marinade over.
3
Marinate the ribs overnight.
4
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Bake the ribs in the oven, semi-slow and low, for 3 1/2 to 4 hours.
5
Pull out the ribs, and rest them for 1 hour, reserving any liquids at the bottom of the pan.
6
For the sauce: In a large bowl mix the au jus from the baked ribs, the ketchup, honey, cayenne, horseradish, sugar, smoke and some salt and pepper.
7
Preheat the grill to 350 degrees F. To serve, grill to char the ribs, 5 to 8 minutes.
8
Add on some of the barbeque sauce and serve.

481

kcal

Calories

124

Carbs

Protein

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

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup liquid smoke, 6 ounces dark, heavy beer, 2 ounces chile flakes, 2 ounces sea salt, and more.

Yes, Loulou's Buffalo Ribs 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.

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Loulou's Buffalo Ribs

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