SWEET AND SMOKY BABY BACK RIBS

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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 3h

Yield 3 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 racks baby back ribs (2 1/2 to 3 pounds)
1 cup bourbon whiskey
1 tablespoon each salt, pepper, paprika, brown sugar
1 teaspoon each garlic powder and onion powder
Barbecue sauce, of choice
2 cups wood chips, preferably whiskey barrel chips or hickory chips, soaked in 2 cups beer for 1 hour, then drained

Steps:

  • Remove the thin papery skin on the back of each rack of the ribs or ask your butcher to do it. (Pull it off in a sheet with your fingers, using a corner of a dish towel to gain a secure grip.) Place the ribs in a roasting pan and pour the bourbon over them. Let marinate in the refrigerator for 1/2 hour, turning the ribs several times.
  • Meanwhile, combine the ingredients for the rub in a bowl and stir to mix. Pour off and discard the bourbon. Sprinkle the ribs on both sides with 2/3 of the rub, patting it in with your fingers. Let the ribs marinate for 30 minutes, while you light your grill.
  • Set up your grill for indirect grilling and smoking, using wood chips and adjust the heat to 350 degrees. Arrange the ribs on a rack in the center of the grill away from the heat and cook until very tender and the meat has pulled away from the ends of the bones, 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours. The last 15 minutes, brush the ribs with 1/3 cup sauce. Sprinkle with the remaining rub. Serve the remaining barbecue sauce on the side.

Gary Hougel
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I would not recommend this recipe. The ribs were tough and the sauce was too sweet.


Drop of Change Online Institute
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These ribs were delicious! The sauce was amazing and the meat was cooked perfectly.


Mokaddes Mi
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The ribs were a bit dry, but the sauce was delicious. I would recommend using a different cooking method.


Bianca Kimble
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I would definitely make these ribs again. They were a hit with my family and friends.


Mekdes Araya
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These ribs were so good! The meat was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was perfect.


Shohan Sha
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The ribs were a bit overcooked, but the sauce was delicious.


Jidrik-Kake Anuntak
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These ribs were amazing! The sauce was perfect. I would definitely make these again.


Aashish Vai
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I followed the recipe exactly and the ribs turned out great! The meat was fall-off-the-bone tender and the sauce was delicious.


Jason Suydan
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These ribs were so good! The meat was tender and juicy, and the sauce was the perfect balance of sweet and smoky. I will definitely be making these again.


Tayler
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The ribs were a bit dry, but the sauce was delicious. I would recommend cooking them for a shorter amount of time.


Asad Mehar
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These ribs were easy to make and turned out perfectly. The sauce was delicious and the ribs were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making these again.


Amy Granger
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I made these ribs for a party and they were a hit! Everyone loved them and couldn't stop raving about how delicious they were.


Steve Cribari
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These ribs were amazing! The perfect balance of sweet and smoky. The meat was fall-off-the-bone tender and the sauce was flavorful and not too thick. I would definitely make these again.