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Tender Honey Bourbon Glazed Grilled Ribs

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These tender honey bourbon glazed grilled ribs feature a sticky, sweet glaze with a hint of bourbon warmth, delivering a fall-off-the-bone texture and rich caramelized flavor perfect for quick and easy grilling.

Ingredients

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  • 2 to 3 pounds baby back ribs or spare ribs, trimmed of excess fat
  • ½ cup honey (preferably raw or wildflower)
  • ¼ cup bourbon (any good quality)
  • ⅓ cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground if possible
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

  1. Remove the thin membrane on the bone side of the ribs by sliding a butter knife under it and peeling it off.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together honey, bourbon, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, and olive oil until smooth and sugar dissolves.
  3. Generously sprinkle salt over both sides of the ribs.
  4. Preheat grill to medium-low heat, about 275°F (135°C). For charcoal grills, bank coals to one side for indirect heat.
  5. Place ribs bone side down over indirect heat, close lid, and cook for 1.5 to 2 hours.
  6. Every 30 minutes, brush a generous layer of the honey bourbon glaze onto the ribs.
  7. For the last 10 minutes, move ribs over direct heat to get a slight char and deepen caramelization, watching closely to avoid flare-ups.
  8. Remove ribs from grill and tent loosely with aluminum foil. Let rest for 10 minutes to allow juices to redistribute.
  9. Slice between the bones and serve warm with any remaining glaze on the side.

Notes

Remove the membrane for better tenderness and glaze absorption. Brush glaze multiple times during cooking to build layers of flavor. Rest ribs after grilling to keep them juicy. If glaze burns, lower heat or move ribs to a cooler spot. Use a meat thermometer to check for internal temperature of 190°F (88°C) for fall-off-the-bone tenderness.

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