Hey there, fellow foodies! Get ready to make your taste buds dance with this absolutely divine BBQ recipe that’s guaranteed to make your dinner guests think you secretly attended culinary school! Trust me, I’ve made this countless times, and the empty plates and recipe requests speak for themselves. 😉
Let me share my secret weapon: Honey-Bourbon Glazed BBQ Ribs with a twist of magic (and yes, by magic, I mean a splash of my favorite bourbon – don’t worry, I won’t tell if you sneak a sip while cooking! 🤫).
What You’ll Need:
– 2 racks of baby back ribs
– 1/2 cup bourbon (the good stuff, darling!)
– 1/3 cup honey
– 1/4 cup brown sugar
– 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
– 1 tablespoon garlic powder
– 1 teaspoon cayenne (or more if you’re feeling spicy like me!)
– Salt and pepper to taste
Okay, ladies and gents, let’s get cooking!
First things first, remove the membrane from the back of the ribs – nobody wants that tough stuff! Rub those ribs down with your dry ingredients like you’re giving them a spa treatment. Let them sit for at least 2 hours (overnight if you’re a planning queen like me).
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Now, fire up that grill to 225°F using indirect heat. While it’s heating, mix your bourbon, honey, and brown sugar in a saucepan. Simmer until it’s thick and glossy – just like your favorite lip gloss!
Place those ribs on the grill, bone side down. Here’s where patience becomes your best friend (unlike that ex who never appreciated your cooking 😏). Let them smoke for about 3 hours, spritzing with apple juice every hour.
After 3 hours, wrap them in foil and brush with your honey-bourbon glaze. Cook for another 2 hours until they’re tender enough that you could write poetry about them. Unwrap and give them one final glaze, letting them caramelize for 15 minutes.
The result? Fall-off-the-bone ribs that’ll have everyone begging for the recipe! These aren’t just ribs; they’re a love letter to BBQ perfection.
Y’all, I can’t even tell you how many marriage proposals I’ve gotten after serving these bad boys! 😂 If you loved this recipe as much as I do, please drop a comment below and share your experience. Did you add your own twist? Did your family fight over the last rib? I want to hear all about it!
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Now go forth and make these ribs! And remember, cooking is like dating – sometimes you need to play with the heat to get it just right! 😘🔥
