Best 6 Barbecued Beef Ribs With Molasses Bourbon Sauce Recipes

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**Unveil the Exquisite Symphony of Barbecued Beef Ribs with Molasses Bourbon Sauce: A Culinary Journey to Smoky, Succulent Delights**

Prepare to embark on a tantalizing culinary adventure with our Barbecued Beef Ribs with Molasses Bourbon Sauce, a dish that elevates grilling to an art form. These succulent ribs are lovingly coated in a delectable glaze made from the harmonious blend of molasses, bourbon, and a symphony of spices, resulting in a flavor profile that dances on your palate. As you sink your teeth into the tender, fall-off-the-bone meat, the rich smokiness of the ribs intertwines with the sweet and tangy notes of the sauce, creating an unforgettable gustatory experience. Our collection of recipes offers variations to suit every taste preference, from the classic Sweet and Smoky to the spicy kick of the Chipotle-Honey rendition. Whether you prefer a traditional charcoal grill or the convenience of an oven, we guide you through the process of achieving perfectly cooked ribs that will steal the show at your next backyard gathering or intimate dinner party.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

MOLASSES-GLAZED BABY BACK RIBS



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My husband grills up his luscious ribs recipe for our family of five at least once a month in the summer. The sweet-and-sour barbecue sauce is the perfect condiment for the moist tender meat. Serve it with other finger-licking foods like corn on the cob. -Kim Braley, Dunedin, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

4-1/2 pounds pork baby back ribs
1 bottle (2 liters) cola
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
BARBECUE SAUCE:
1/4 cup ketchup
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup molasses
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Place the ribs in large resealable plastic bags; add cola. Seal bags and turn to coat; refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight. , Drain and discard cola. Pat ribs dry with paper towels. Combine the seasonings; rub over ribs. , Prepare grill for indirect heat, using a drip pan. Place ribs over pan; grill, covered, over indirect medium heat for 1 hour, or until tender, turning occasionally. , In a small bowl, combine barbecue sauce ingredients. Brush over ribs; grill, covered, over medium heat 10-20 minutes longer or until browned, turning and basting occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1218 calories, Fat 69g fat (26g saturated fat), Cholesterol 275mg cholesterol, Sodium 1189mg sodium, Carbohydrate 91g carbohydrate (85g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 57g protein.

BOURBON-BBQ GLAZED BABY BACK RIBS



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Slow-cooked ribs, roasted to perfection, finished on the grill with a bourbon-BBQ sauce from Dan Seidman of The Chef Dan.

Provided by Reynolds Kitchens(R)

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Reynolds®

Time 4h25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 23

1 rack baby back pork ribs, outer membrane removed
4 ounces apple juice
Reynolds Wrap® Aluminum Foil
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon sea salt
1 tablespoon freshly cracked black pepper
¼ tablespoon garlic powder
¼ tablespoon onion powder
¼ tablespoon ground coriander
¼ tablespoon dry mustard
⅛ tablespoon cayenne pepper
½ cup ketchup
¼ cup bourbon whiskey
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
½ tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 ½ tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon molasses
1 clove garlic, finely minced
½ tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
1 pinch sea salt

Steps:

  • Combine all the ingredients for the dry rub in a small bowl and mix together well.
  • Tear a large enough piece of Reynolds Wrap® Aluminum Foil to place rack of ribs on it and be able to fully cover, meat side up. Evenly coat both sides of the ribs with the dry rub, pressing it in with your hands.
  • Fold up the sides of the foil to create a rim, and pour the apple juice in around the ribs. Fold the foil over the ribs and crimp it to create a tight seal. Tear off one more piece of large foil and wrap the whole thing again to ensure a tight seal.
  • Place the wrapped ribs in the fridge to marinate for 2 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 225 degrees F and cook ribs for about 4 hours. You should be able to easily pierce them with a fork, but they shouldn't be falling off the bone.
  • Combine all the BBQ sauce ingredients in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce to a simmer and allow the sauce to thicken and reduce by about a third, stirring occasionally.
  • Preheat grill to high heat. Cover the grill rack with Reynolds Wrap® Aluminum Foil. Place the cooked ribs meat side up on the grill and brush the top with a layer of sauce. Close grill until the sauce is mostly dried, about 5 minutes. Brush another layer of sauce on top and close grill for an additional 5 minutes. Remove ribs from grill and lightly brush with one more layer of sauce.
  • Cut the ribs into individual pieces and serve with extra sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 436.9 calories, Carbohydrate 30.9 g, Cholesterol 87.6 mg, Fat 22.5 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 19.4 g, SaturatedFat 8.2 g, Sodium 2018.9 mg, Sugar 25.2 g

BEST BARBECUE RIBS EVER



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Provided by Katie Lee Biegel

Time 3h35m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons chili powder
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
2 racks baby back ribs
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 cup barbecue sauce

Steps:

  • Combine the brown sugar, chili powder, 1 tablespoon salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper, the oregano, cayenne, garlic powder and onion powder in a small bowl and rub the mixture on both sides of the ribs. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour or overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F. In a roasting pan, combine the broth and vinegar. Add the ribs to the pan. Cover with foil and tightly seal. Bake 2 hours. Remove the ribs from the pan and place them on a platter. Pour the liquid from the pan into a saucepan and bring to a boil. Lower the heat to a simmer and cook until reduced by half. Add the barbecue sauce.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill to medium high. Put the ribs on the grill and cook about 5 minutes on each side, until browned and slightly charred. Cut the ribs between the bones and toss them in a large bowl with the sauce. Serve hot.

THE ULTIMATE BARBECUED RIBS



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Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h40m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 slabs baby back ribs (about 3 pounds)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Extra-virgin olive oil
2 bacon slices
4 sprigs fresh thyme
1/2 onion
3 smashed garlic cloves
2 cups ketchup
1 cup peach preserves
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard or 1 tablespoon dry mustard
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/4 cup molasses
2 tablespoons red or white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground paprika

Steps:

  • Special equipment: Kitchen twine
  • Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F. Put the ribs on a baking sheet, season with salt and pepper and drizzle with olive oil. Stick them in the oven, and let the ribs bake, low and slow for 1 1/2 hours.
  • Meanwhile, make the sauce. Wrap the bacon around the middle of the thyme sprigs and tie with kitchen twine so you have a nice bundle. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the thyme bundle and cook slowly for 3 to 4 minutes to render the bacon fat and give the sauce a nice smoky taste. Add the onion and garlic and cook slowly, without coloring, for 5 minutes. Add all of the rest of the sauce ingredients, give the sauce a stir, and turn the heat down to low. Cook slowly for 20 minutes to meld the flavors. Put some sauce in a separate bowl for basting, reserving the remaining sauce for serving.
  • Baste the ribs with the sauce and let them continue cooking, basting twice more, for 30 more minutes. When the ribs are cooked, take them out of the oven. You can let them hang out like this until you're ready to eat.
  • When ready to eat, preheat the broiler for 5 minutes and broil the ribs, basting with the sauce. They should become crisp and charred, about 5 minutes on each side. Pick the onion and garlic out of the sauce and serve with ribs.

BOURBON MOLASSES SAUCE



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Provided by Shelley Wiseman

Categories     Sauce     Bourbon     Dessert     Thanksgiving     Quick & Easy     Molasses     Gourmet     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes about 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 6

3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoon water, divided
3 tablespoons bourbon
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 1/2 tablespoons molasses (not robust or blackstrap)
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Bring sugar and 2 tablespoons water to a boil in a small heavy saucepan over medium heat, stirring until sugar has dissolved, then wash down any sugar crystals from side of pan with a pastry brush dipped in cold water. Boil, without stirring, swirling pan occasionally so caramel colors evenly, until caramel is dark amber. Remove from heat and stir in remaining 1/4 cup water, then stir in bourbon, butter, molasses, and salt. Return to heat and simmer, stirring, to dissolve any hardened caramel if necessary.

BARBECUED RIBS



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Mention pork spareribs to any Southerner, and barbecue will almost always come to mind. This recipe is a favorite with my family. Who don't you try it and see if it doesn't become one of your family's favorites?

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h55m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 to 3-1/2 pounds pork spareribs
1 medium onion, chopped
1 cup ketchup
1 cup hot water
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Place in a single layer in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 325° for 30-35 minutes; drain. , In a large saucepan, combine the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Pour over ribs. Bake 50-60 minutes longer, basting occasionally. Cut into serving-size pieces.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 524 calories, Fat 37g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 128mg cholesterol, Sodium 799mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 32g protein.

Tips:

  • To ensure tender and fall-off-the-bone ribs, cook them low and slow. The ideal cooking temperature is between 225°F and 250°F (107°C and 121°C), and the cooking time will vary depending on the size and thickness of the ribs.
  • Enhance the flavor of the ribs by applying a flavorful rub before cooking. A typical rub might include spices like paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, and chili powder, along with brown sugar for a touch of sweetness.
  • Keep the ribs moist during cooking by spraying them with a mixture of apple cider vinegar, water, and Worcestershire sauce every 30 minutes or so. This will prevent them from drying out and becoming tough.
  • If you want a caramelized and crispy exterior, brush the ribs with a glaze made from molasses, bourbon, brown sugar, and butter during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
  • Let the ribs rest for at least 10 minutes before serving. This will allow the juices to redistribute throughout the meat, resulting in more tender and flavorful ribs.

Conclusion:

Creating mouthwatering barbecued beef ribs with a molasses-bourbon sauce is a rewarding culinary experience. Whether you prefer a dry rub or a flavorful glaze, the key is to cook the ribs low and slow to achieve fall-off-the-bone tenderness. By following these tips, you can impress your friends and family with a delicious and memorable barbecue meal. So fire up your grill or smoker and get ready to indulge in the tantalizing taste of barbecued beef ribs with molasses-bourbon sauce.

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