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Bourbon BBQ Baby Back Ribs

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PREP TIME
15 min
COOKING TIME
250 min
TOTAL TIME
265 min
SERVINGS
4 servings
Dinner
Bourbon BBQ Baby Back Ribs
Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon sea salt
  • 1 tablespoon freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1/4 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1/4 tablespoon ground coriander
  • 1/4 tablespoon dry mustard
  • 1/8 tablespoon cayenne pepper
  • Reynolds Wrap® Aluminum Foil
  • 1 rack baby back pork ribs, outer membrane removed
  • 4 ounces apple juice
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 cup bourbon whiskey
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon molasses
  • 1/2 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1 clove garlic, finely minced
  • 1 pinch sea salt
Instructions
1
Combine 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 tablespoon sea salt, 1 tablespoon black pepper, garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon onion powder, coriander, dry mustard, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl; reserve the rub.
2
Cover a large enough piece of aluminum foil to completely cover a rib rack; position the rib rack on the foil, with the meat side facing upwards. Evenly coat both sides of the ribs with the dry rub, pressing it firmly into place using your hands.
3
Fold up the sides of the foil to create a rim; pour apple juice around the rib rack. Fold the foil over the ribs, pressing it firmly to create a tight seal. Tear a larger piece of foil; wrap the foil around the rib bundle again to ensure a secure seal.
4
Place the wrapped ribs in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
5
Preheat your oven to 225 degrees F (110 degrees C).
6
Cook the ribs in the preheated oven until they can be easily pierced with a fork, but still hold their shape, approximately 4 hours.
7
Combine ketchup, bourbon, cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, 1 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar, molasses, soy sauce, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon black pepper, minced garlic, and a pinch of salt in a medium saucepan over medium heat; bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the sauce thickens and reduces by about 1/3, stirring occasionally.
8
Preheat your outdoor grill to high heat. Cover the grate with aluminum foil.
9
Place the cooked ribs, meat side up, on the grill; brush the top with a layer of sauce. Close the grill and cook until the sauce is mostly dry, about 5 minutes. Brush another layer of sauce on top; close the grill and cook for an additional 5 minutes. Remove the ribs from the grill; lightly brush with a final layer of sauce.
10
Cut the ribs into individual pieces; serve with the remaining sauce.