Best 9 Irish Beer Braised Baby Back Ribs Recipes

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**Irish Beer-Braised Baby Back Ribs: A hearty and Flavorful Dish**

Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of Irish Beer-Braised Baby Back Ribs, a dish that harmoniously blends the richness of tender pork ribs with the malty notes of Irish beer. This delectable recipe promises a fall-off-the-bone texture and an explosion of savory goodness in every bite.

**A Culinary Journey Through Ireland: Exploring the Recipes**

1. **Classic Irish Beer-Braised Baby Back Ribs:** This traditional recipe forms the cornerstone of the Irish beer-braised ribs experience. Succulent baby back ribs are lovingly braised in a flavorful broth made with Irish beer, aromatic vegetables, and a blend of herbs and spices. The result is a dish that embodies the essence of Irish comfort food.

2. **Slow-Cooker Irish Beer-Braised Baby Back Ribs:** For those who prefer a hands-off approach, this slow-cooker version offers convenience without compromising taste. Simply combine the ribs, beer, and seasonings in your slow cooker, and let the magic happen over low heat. Tender, fall-apart ribs await you at the end of the cooking time.

3. **Instant Pot Irish Beer-Braised Baby Back Ribs:** Embrace the speed and ease of the Instant Pot with this recipe. Pressure cooking the ribs in a savory beer broth infuses them with intense flavor in a fraction of the time it takes with traditional methods. Get ready to enjoy succulent ribs that are ready to devour in no time.

4. **Grilled Irish Beer-Braised Baby Back Ribs:** Take your grilling game to the next level with this recipe. After braising the ribs in Irish beer and aromatics, finish them off on the grill for a smoky, charred exterior that complements the tender, juicy interior. Prepare yourself for a backyard barbecue sensation.

5. **Oven-Baked Irish Beer-Braised Baby Back Ribs:** If you're looking for a fuss-free option, this oven-baked version has you covered. Braise the ribs in a covered roasting pan, allowing the flavors to meld and deepen. The result is a tender and succulent rack of ribs that will steal the show at your next family gathering.

6. **Irish Beer-Braised Baby Back Ribs with Guinness BBQ Sauce:** Elevate your ribs to new heights with this Guinness BBQ sauce. The rich, malty flavor of Guinness beer combines with tangy spices and a touch of sweetness to create a truly exceptional sauce. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with every bite.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

STOUT BEER BRAISED SHORT RIBS



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Provided by Olivia's Cuisine

Time 3h30m

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 pounds bone-in beef short ribs, cut crosswise into 2-inch pieces
Salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 large onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 leek, white and light green parts only, chopped
2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped
2 celery stalks, chopped
1 tablespoon all purpose flour
2 cups stout beer
3 cups beef broth
2 tablespoons brown sugar
5 sprigs thyme
2 bay leaves
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Chopped parsley to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
  • Pat the short ribs dry with a paper towel and season generously with salt and pepper. Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven, over medium high heat. Brown the short ribs on all sides, about 2-3 minutes per side, working in batches if necessary. Remove browned short ribs to a plate and discard most of the fat, leaving about 2 tablespoons in the pot.
  • Lower the heat to medium and add the onions, garlic, carrots, celery and leek. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and fragrant. Add the flour and cook, stirring constantly, until well combined.
  • Add the beer and beef broth and, using a wooden spoon, scrape all the brown bits from the bottom of the pot. Then, stir in the brown sugar, bay leaves and thyme sprigs. Add the short ribs and bring to a boil. Once boiling, cover and transfer to the oven.
  • Cook until the short ribs are very tender, about 3 hours.
  • Option #1 - Serve same day. Remove pot from the oven and carefully scoop out the ribs from the pot. Remove the bones and tendons, being careful not to shred the meat. Reserve. Strain the liquid through a fine-meshed sieve into a clean saucepan. Stir in the mustard and cook the sauce until it's reduced to a consistency thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, removing the excess fat as it rises to the surface. Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper. If the short ribs have cooled, you can add them to the sauce to reheat them.
  • Option #2 - Make one day ahead. Remove pot from the oven and let it cool to room temperature. Carefully remove ribs from the liquid and remove bones and tendons, being careful not to shred the meat. Strain the liquid through a fine-meshed sieve, getting rid of the veggies. Return the short ribs to the sauce and refrigerate overnight. The next day, the fat will have solidified on the surface. Remove it and discard. Remove the ribs and heat the sauce. Then, run the sauce through a fine-meshed sieve again, into a clean saucepan. Stir in the mustard and cook the sauce until it's reduced to a thick consistency. Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper. Add the short ribs to the pan to reheat.
  • Serve, garnished with chopped parsley or thyme sprigs.

BEER-BRAISED COUNTRY-STYLE PORK RIBS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 2h15m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 pounds bone-in country-style pork ribs
Kosher salt
1 1/2 teaspoons hot paprika
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 medium onions, peeled and cut into wedges
1 12-ounce bottle amber ale
1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 bay leaves
6 sprigs thyme
2/3 cup apple cider vinegar
3 tablespoons honey

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Pat the ribs dry, season with salt and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon paprika. Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the ribs in batches and cook until browned, about 8 minutes per side. Remove to a plate. Add the onions and cook until browned, about 10 minutes. Add the remaining 1 teaspoon paprika and season with salt.
  • Add the beer; bring to a boil and cook until the liquid is reduced by half, about 8 minutes, scraping up the bottom of the pot with a wooden spoon. Add the chicken broth, bay leaves and thyme; when the liquid begins to simmer, return the ribs to the pot and transfer to the oven. Cook, uncovered, turning the ribs once or twice, until the meat is almost tender, about 1 hour.
  • Mix the vinegar and honey in a measuring cup. Remove the pot from the oven and place on the stovetop; bring to a simmer over medium heat. Add the vinegar mixture and bring to a boil, then return the pot to the oven. Continue to braise, uncovered, until the ribs are tender, 15 to 20 more minutes. Return the pot to the stovetop and transfer the ribs to a plate. Bring the sauce to a boil over medium heat; skim off the fat and cook until thickened, 10 to 15 minutes. Return the ribs to the pot and heat through. Discard the bay leaves and thyme. Photograph by Con Poulos

IRISH BEER BRAISED BABY BACK RIBS



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I decided to cook these ribs in my Counter Top Roaster for this past holiday. I used smoked salt and liquid smoke to give the ribs that out door smoked flavor. Using your counter top Roaster is a great way to cook ribs and other items without heating up the entire house. My husband loves Baby Back Ribs, and I decided to infuse...

Provided by Rose Mary Mogan

Categories     Ribs

Time 6h40m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 slabs baby back ribs,( about 5 lbs.)
2 Tbsp granulated garlic
2 Tbsp smoked paprika
1 1/2 Tbsp smoked alderwood salt
1 Tbsp coarse black pepper
3 Tbsp brown sugar, firmly packed
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
2 Tbsp dried chive or parsley flakes
1/2 c hickory smoked all natural seasoning
2 can(s) guiness irish stout beer (14.9 oz ea.)

Steps:

  • 1. Remove the silver skin from the back side of the ribs. By using a sharp knife, place the tip of the knife near the outer edge of the bone, and lift the membrane carefully and pull to remove. This allows the spices to penetrate the ribs, and the ribs to get very tender during the cooking process.
  • 2. Combine all the spices in a small bowl, then pour into a food processor and blend together, then season the ribs liberally on both sides. Allow to marinate at least an hour or two, but preferably over night., so that the spices can penetrate the ribs. If refrigerated over night, allow ribs to come to room temperature for at least an hour or so before placing in the roaster.
  • 3. Brush both sides of ribs liberally with the liquid smoke. Using about 1/4 cup per each slab of rib
  • 4. Follow manufacture's direction to preheat roaster. I preheated @ 325 degrees F.While roaster is preheating. Add in the rack Spray rack with non stick cooking spray. Then pour in the 2 cans of beer. This will create moisture while the ribs are cooking and prevent them from becoming dry during the cooking process. The beer should always be BELOW the bottom of the rack.
  • 5. Place each slab of ribs on the rack with the top side facing up. Add the lid and allow to cook for about 4 hours or until ribs are tender. Check periodically to make sure there is still liquid in the bottom of the roaster. May add additional Beer or water or other liquid of choice if needed.
  • 6. Once fully cooked brush ribs on both sides with your favorite Barbeque Sauce. I used Sweet Baby Rays. Allow to continue cooking for 10 to 15 additional minutes if desired, before serving.

BEER RIBS



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Beer isn't just for drinking. Here, it's drizzled on top of the ribs to help the meat break down as it cooks low and slow in an oven. It's also the star ingredient in the barbecue sauce that glazes these super tender ribs that are finished off on a grill for a slightly smoky flavor.

Provided by Eddie Jackson

Categories     main-dish

Time 9h10m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tablespoons light brown sugar
2 tablespoons smoked paprika
1 tablespoon celery salt
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Two 1 1/2-pound racks baby back ribs
One 12-ounce bottle bock-style or dark beer
1 small shallot, minced
1/2 cup ketchup
1/4 cup molasses
2 tablespoons whole-grain mustard
1 tablespoon chipotle in adobo sauce plus 1 tablespoon chopped chipotle
1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
Vegetable oil, for the grill grates

Steps:

  • Combine the light brown sugar, smoked paprika, celery salt, garlic powder, onion powder, allspice, 2 tablespoons salt and a generous amount of pepper in a small bowl. Rub the mixture on both sides of the rib racks.
  • Wrap each rib rack in 3 pieces of aluminum foil and refrigerate for 6 hours and up to overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. Place the ribs side-by-side on a baking sheet. Unwrap the foil slightly, pour 2 tablespoons beer over each rib rack and then seal the foil tightly. Bake until the ribs are tender, and the meat can easily be pierced and pulled away with a fork, about 2 hours 30 minutes. Let cool, uncovered, until warm, about 20 minutes. Alternatively, cover and refrigerate for up to 1 day.
  • Put the shallots and remaining beer in a small saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Boil until the beer reduces to 1/4 cup, about 10 minutes. Whisk in the ketchup, molasses, whole-grain mustard, chipotle in adobo sauce, chopped chipotle and sherry vinegar. Reduce the heat to medium-low and let simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly and reduces to about 1 1/4 cups, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Prepare a grill or large grill pan for medium-high heat. Clean and oil the grill grates.
  • Brush the top of each rack of ribs with 1/4 cup of the barbecue sauce. Working in batches as needed, grill, sauce-side down, until browned and slightly charred, about 4 minutes. Cut the ribs between the bones, slather with the remaining 1 cup of sauce and serve.

PAPPY'S BBQ BABY BACK RIBS N IRISH STOUT BEER



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This was the main entrée for my Father's Day Dinner. I seasoned the ribs & let them marinate over night, then cooked them in the oven with Guinness Irish Stout Beer & Onions. They turned out very tender, I used Sweet Baby Rays Honey Barbeque Sauce. I started with 4 slabs, but the display you see above was all that was left to...

Provided by Rose Mary Mogan

Categories     Ribs

Time 3h30m

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 slabs baby back ribs (about 10 pounds)
1/2 c pappy's seasoning spice [or spice blend of your choice]
1 bottle 12 oz. guinness irish stout beer
2 large yellow onions, sliced thick
2 c or about sweet baby ray's honey barbeque sauce
garnishes as desired,

Steps:

  • 1. On the day you will be cooking the ribs, preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. This is the seasoning spice that I used, or you can make your own or use a brand of your choice.
  • 2. Remove the thin silver skin on the back side of the rib, by inserting the tip end of a sharp knife near the bottom end of the bone, and gently pull, till you have enough to remove the entire membrane. Repeat on each of the slabs of ribs.
  • 3. This is what the spice looks like, and I used about 1/2 cup or so to season all 4 slabs on both sides. Salt is the first ingredient in this spice and I did not want the ribs to be overly salty.
  • 4. Season all of the ribs then place on a large platter, and cover with saran wrap, and refrigerate over night, or at least for a few hours.
  • 5. Remove from fridge and allow to come to room temperature, before placing in the oven. Prepare a large pan with cooking spray, then add the ribs.
  • 6. Slice the 2 onions into fairly thick slices.
  • 7. Add the ribs to a large pan, top with the sliced onions, and slowly add the bottle beer.
  • 8. Cover the pan tightly with foil, and place in oven. Bake for 2 1/2 hours. Then remove foil cover.
  • 9. Baste Ribs with Barbeque sauce, and return to oven to bake for an additional 30 minutes.
  • 10. Cut into serving size portions & serve. Garnish platter if desired before serving.
  • 11. Although I had plenty of Baby Back Ribs in the freezer, these were on sale at my favorite grocery store in Dyer Indiana Walt's Grocers, at under $3.00 per pound, A REAL BARGAIN, I couldn't pass them up. You see how lean and meaty they are, the 4 slabs cost me under $25.00. I bought 4 slabs for my helper and her Family too, she was so happy she couldn't believe I did that for her. I TRULY BELEIVE IN SHARING MY BLESSINGS WITH OTHERS.

BEER BRAISED BABY BACK RIBS - RICE COOKER



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I found this recipe in the HSN cookbook. Debra Murray is the author. These are so tender that the meat falls off the bone.

Provided by accoty

Categories     Meat

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 baby back rib rack (cut in 4 pieces)
1 teaspoon seasoning salt (if you do not have a favorite seasoning salt, you can blend in equal proportion salt, pepper, and pa)
1 tablespoon olive oil (optional)
12 ounces beer
1 cup stock
1 1/2 cups barbecue sauce

Steps:

  • Wash and pat dry the slap of ribs. Season ribs with salt rub.
  • Turn rice cooker to cook and add oil. When hot add ribs and brown on meat side.
  • Add beer, stock, and barbecue sauce. Press cook and let cook for 1 hour.
  • Serving Ideas : Place steamer basket on top for the last ten minutes with 4 ears of corn.

BRAISED BABY BACK RIBS



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Make and share this Braised Baby Back Ribs recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Steve_G

Categories     Pork

Time P1DT3h

Yield 1 Rack, 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 rack baby back rib rack
sweet barbecue sauce
olive oil
vegetable oil
hickory chips
water, to use at the grill
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon onion powder

Steps:

  • Combine rub* ingredients in a plastic bag, shake to mix.
  • Rub olive oil on ribs then generously cover both sides of ribs with rub, there's enough to do 2 racks.
  • Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hrs or as long as 24 hours.
  • For covered charcoal grill: Start coals 30-45 minutes prior to cooking, soak a couple hand fulls of hickory chips in water.
  • Meanwhile, place each rack of ribs, curved side down on two layers of heavy duty aluminum foil, which have been wiped with a thin coat of vegetable oil use a piece of foil large enough to seal over the top.
  • Form a pan with the foil.
  • After coals turn white push them all to one side, drain wood chips, place soaked wood chips on hot coals, replace grill top.
  • Soak some more chips.
  • Place ribs and foil on cool side of grill, carefully pour water to the foil 'pans' to no more than 1/2" up the sides of the ribs.
  • Replace lid on grill.
  • Every 30 minutes add a few coals and some of the soaked chips and reverse the position of the ribs (rotate and reverse).
  • Turn over about 1/2 way through the cooking process so they finish curved side up.
  • Depending on your grill it could take as long as 4 hrs or as little as 1 hr to cook.
  • To finish ribs, remove from heat, drain liquid from foil pan (reserve for sauce if desired) carefully cut racks into serving sized chunks (3-4 ribs), brush with sauce and return to hot side of grill for a few minutes to brown a bit.
  • You can brown them under the broiler right in the foil pans if coals are not hot enough.
  • This procedure can be replicated on a two (or more) zoned gas grill.
  • Put the chips in another foil 'pan' and place them over the heat, when they start to smoke put the ribs over the cool side and cover.
  • Replenish chips as necessary, rotate and reverse rib pans about every 30 minutes.
  • *This is a sweet rub and may be a bit too sweet for some tastes, if so decrease sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 221.9, Fat 0.2, Sodium 23.3, Carbohydrate 56.8, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 53.8, Protein 0.6

BEER BRINED BABY BACK RIBS WITH HONEY BBQ SAUCE



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Great ribs recipe. The brine keeps the meat moist and juicy. The sauce is quite tasty as well! Recipe adapted from "Simply Perfect Grilling". Make the sauce ahead of time to save time and effort before cooking!

Provided by PalatablePastime

Categories     Pork

Time 8h

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 lbs pork baby back ribs
36 ounces beer
3 tablespoons kosher salt
3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon celery seed
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper
1 teaspoon liquid smoke (optional)
2/3 cup finely chopped onion
2 -3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons oil
1 1/2 cups Heinz Chili Sauce
1 cup beer
1/2 cup honey
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons prepared yellow mustard

Steps:

  • Prepare your ribs by rinsing them off and removing the membrane on the back (slide a sharp knife under there to loosen it, then grab it with something dry like a paper towel and pull it off).
  • You may cut your ribs into sections before brining, if desired.
  • Mix together beer, salt, brown sugar, celery seed, cayenne pepper, black pepper and liquid smoke in a saucepan.
  • Heat over low heat, stirring gently until all the salt dissolves; allow to cool.
  • Place rib sections in a large ziplock or resealable bag and pour the cooled brine over; squeeze out as much air as possible and seal the bag.
  • Allow the ribs to brine in this mixture, for 6 hours or overnight, rotating bag occasionally.
  • Prior to cooking, remove ribs from brine and pat dry; discard used brine.
  • Using a drip pan, prepare a grill for indirect cooking.
  • Place the ribs over the drip pan and grill using indirect medium heat (test by placing your hand over the heat- you should be able to keep it there for about 3 seconds).
  • Cover grill and cook for 1 1/2- 1 3/4 hours or until the ribs are tender, and the meat has pulled back from the edges of the bone slightly.
  • Add additional coals during cooking if needed.
  • Baste with honey bbq sauce during the last minutes of cooking, allowing the sauce to set.
  • To make the sauce, cook onion and garlic in oil in a small saucepan until the onions become tender.
  • Add the chili sauce, beer, honey, Worcestershire sauce and mustard to the pan, stirring to mix well.
  • Bring sauce to a boil, then lower heat and simmer for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until it is as thick as you like it.
  • Use sauce on ribs as a baste; sauce can be prepared ahead.

HONEY-BEER BRAISED RIBS



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Braised in beer with a sweet honey finish, these tender, flavor-rich ribs will be the talk of the table. Serve them with baked potatoes, green beans and a salad for a memorable meal. -Terry Serena, McMurray, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 3h40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon pepper
3/4 teaspoon salt
6 pounds pork baby back ribs
1/4 cup honey
1 bottle (12 ounces) dark beer or beef broth
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1 bottle (18 ounces) barbecue sauce

Steps:

  • Combine the brown sugar, pepper and salt; rub over ribs. Place ribs bone side down on a rack in a large shallow roasting pan. Drizzle with honey. Combine beer and vinegar; pour around ribs. Spoon some of the beer mixture over ribs., Cover tightly with foil and bake at 325° for 1 hour. Reduce heat to 250°; bake 2 hours longer or until tender., Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, lightly coat the grill rack. Drain ribs. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 10-15 minutes or until browned, turning and basting occasionally with barbecue sauce. Serve with remaining barbecue sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 971 calories, Fat 63g fat (23g saturated fat), Cholesterol 245mg cholesterol, Sodium 1208mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (41g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 52g protein.

Tips:

1. Choosing the Right Ribs: Select high-quality baby back ribs for the best texture and flavor. Look for ribs that are meaty, well-marbled, and have a good amount of fat. 2. Proper Preparation: Before cooking, remove the thin membrane from the back of the ribs to help the sauce penetrate and tenderize the meat. Season the ribs generously with a flavorful rub or marinade to enhance their taste. 3. Braising Liquid: Use a flavorful braising liquid that complements the ribs. This recipe uses Irish beer, beef broth, and aromatic vegetables to create a rich and savory sauce. You can also add other liquids like apple cider, chicken broth, or even red wine for a different flavor profile. 4. Low and Slow Cooking: Braising is a low and slow cooking method that allows the ribs to become fall-off-the-bone tender. Cook the ribs for at least 2-3 hours, or until the meat easily pulls away from the bone. 5. Glazing the Ribs: Towards the end of the cooking time, brush the ribs with a sticky glaze to add a caramelized and flavorful crust. The glaze can be made with honey, brown sugar, barbecue sauce, or a combination of these ingredients. 6. Resting the Ribs: After cooking, let the ribs rest for a few minutes before serving. This allows the juices to redistribute throughout the meat, resulting in more tender and flavorful ribs.

Conclusion:

Irish beer-braised baby back ribs are a delightful dish that combines the flavors of beer, spices, and tender pork ribs. By following these tips, you can create a delicious and memorable meal that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you're hosting a party or enjoying a cozy dinner at home, these ribs are sure to impress your family and friends. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to indulge in a truly satisfying culinary experience.

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