Old Smoky Ribs Recipe

Name: Old Smoky Ribs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 -4 lbs baby back ribs; 1 cup Bourbon; For the rub; 1 tablespoon salt; 1 tablespoon pepper; 1 tablespoon paprika; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon onion powder; barbecue sauce, of choice; 2 cups wood chips, soaked for 1 hour

Servings: persons

3 -4 lbs baby back ribs
1 cup Bourbon
For the rub
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon pepper
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
barbecue sauce, of choice
2 cups wood chips, soaked for 1 hour

1
Remove the thin papery skin on the back of each rack of the ribs or ask your butcher to do it.
2
Place the ribs in a roasting pan and pour the bourbon over them.
3
Let marinate in the refrigerator for 1/2 hour, turning the ribs several times.
4
Meanwhile, combine the ingredients for the rub in a bowl and stir to mix.
5
Pour off and discard the bourbon.
6
Sprinkle the ribs on both sides with 2/3 of the rub, patting it in with your fingers.
7
Let the ribs marinate for 1 hour, while you light your grill.
8
Set up your grill for indirect grilling and smoking, using wood chips and adjust the heat to 300 degrees.
9
Arrange the ribs on a rack in the center of the grill away from the heat and cook until very tender and the meat has pulled away from the ends of the bones, 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours.
10
The last 15 minutes, brush the ribs with 1/3 cup sauce.
11
Sprinkle with the remaining rub.
12
Serve the remaining barbecue sauce on the side.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 -4 lbs baby back ribs, 1 cup Bourbon, For the rub, 1 tablespoon salt, and more.

Yes, Old Smoky 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.

Old Smoky Ribs

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