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Tender BBQ Ribs Oven Recipe Easy Low and Slow Sticky Bourbon Glaze

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Tender pork spare ribs cooked low and slow in the oven with a sticky bourbon glaze that caramelizes perfectly for juicy, flavorful BBQ ribs without the grill.

Ingredients

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  • 2 to 3 pounds pork spare ribs
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 cup bourbon (e.g., Jim Beam)
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • Optional: liquid smoke (a few drops)
  • Optional: honey or maple syrup (as a substitute for brown sugar in glaze)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 275°F (135°C). Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs and pat dry.
  2. In a bowl, combine brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Rub mixture all over ribs, pressing in well. Let sit at least 30 minutes or refrigerate overnight.
  3. Place ribs meat-side up on a large piece of aluminum foil. Wrap tightly to create a sealed packet. Place on a rimmed baking sheet or roasting pan.
  4. Roast ribs in oven for about 3 hours until tender and meat pulls away from the bone easily.
  5. While ribs roast, whisk bourbon, brown sugar, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, and minced garlic in a saucepan. Simmer over medium heat for 10-15 minutes until thickened and syrupy. Remove from heat.
  6. After 3 hours, unwrap ribs carefully and brush glaze generously over meat.
  7. Switch oven to broil and place ribs back in for 3-5 minutes until glaze caramelizes and becomes sticky. Watch closely to avoid burning.
  8. Let ribs rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing between bones. Serve with extra glaze on the side.

Notes

Remove the membrane for tender ribs. Cook low and slow at 275°F for best results. Wrap ribs tightly in foil to trap moisture. Watch glaze carefully under broiler to avoid burning. Rest ribs before slicing to redistribute juices. If ribs are not tender after 3 hours, cook an additional 30 minutes wrapped.

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