Recipes

Honey Bourbon Glazed Smoked BBQ Ribs

Dirk McKenzie
A sweet, sticky, tried & tested, absolutely mouthwatering, gotta come back for more, changed me into a barbecue legend overnight, easy like Sunday morning recipe for smoked baby back ribs that are sure to impress your guests, change your in law's view of you and get that lady to come over more! OK…maybe not the in laws…
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Resting time: 20 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 4560 kcal

Equipment

  • Smoker
  • Charcoal or wood pellets
  • Wood chips or chunks
  • 1 Aluminum foil
  • 1 Grill tongs
  • 1 Grill brush
  • 1 Mixing bowl
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • 1 Basting brush or mop
  • 1 Instant-read meat thermometer
  • 1 Sharp knife or kitchen shears
  • 1 Cutting board
  • 1 Serving platter or dish

Ingredients
  

  • 2 racks Baby back ribs.
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp onion powder
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tbsp cumin
  • 1 tbsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp salt
  • 1 cup honey bourbon
  • 1 tbsp lemon pepper
  • 2 tbsp paprika

BBQ Sauce:

  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tsp apple cider vinegar

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your smoker to 225°F (107°C) and get ready for indirect smoking.
  • In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, cumin, black pepper, lemon pepper, and salt to make a dry rub.
  • Remove the membrane from the rear of the ribs and trim away any excess fat. Using paper towels, dry the ribs thoroughly.
  • The dry rub should be generously applied on both sides of the ribs, massaged into the meat.
  • Once the smoker is heated, place the ribs bone-side down on the grate. To add smoke flavor, place the wet wood chips in the smoker box or directly on the coals.
  • Close the smoker and let the ribs to smoke for 3-4 hours, or until the flesh is soft and peels away from the bones without coming off.
  • In a small saucepan, mix together the honey bourbon BBQ sauce, honey, and apple cider vinegar. Warm the sauce over low heat, stirring occasionally, until it is thoroughly cooked.
  • Brush the ribs generously with the honey bourbon BBQ sauce mixture every 10 minutes for the final 30 minutes of smoking, creating a sticky coating.
  • After the ribs have finished cooking, remove them from the smoker and allow them to rest for 10 minutes before slicing between the bones.
  • Enjoy these honey bourbon-glazed smoked BBQ ribs that are sure to be a success at your next barbecue or event.
    Napkins are optional!

Notes

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