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Tender Honey Bourbon Glazed Pork Ribs Recipe Easy Sticky Sweet Sauce

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This recipe features tender pork ribs coated in a sticky, sweet honey bourbon glaze with a perfect balance of smoky and savory flavors. Ideal for cozy dinners and crowd-pleasing meals.

Ingredients

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  • Pork ribs (baby back ribs or St. Louis-style ribs)
  • ½ cup (120 ml) honey (raw or wildflower)
  • ¼ cup (60 ml) bourbon (e.g., Maker’s Mark or Buffalo Trace)
  • 3 tablespoons (45 ml) soy sauce (low sodium, or tamari for gluten-free)
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) apple cider vinegar
  • Garlic powder
  • Onion powder
  • Smoked paprika
  • Black pepper (freshly ground)
  • Salt (to taste)
  • ¼ cup (60 ml) water or chicken broth

Instructions

  1. Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs if attached and pat ribs dry with paper towels.
  2. Mix garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl. Rub seasoning evenly over both sides of the ribs.
  3. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine honey, bourbon, soy sauce, and apple cider vinegar. Stir occasionally and simmer until thickened to a sticky consistency, about 5 minutes. Watch closely to avoid burning.
  4. Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C). Place ribs bone-side down on aluminum foil inside a roasting pan. Add water or chicken broth to the pan. Cover ribs tightly with foil.
  5. Bake ribs for 2 to 2½ hours until tender but not falling apart.
  6. Remove ribs from oven and discard top foil. Brush ribs generously with honey bourbon glaze.
  7. Set oven to broil on high. Broil ribs for 8 to 10 minutes until glaze bubbles and caramelizes, brushing again halfway through. Watch carefully to avoid burning.
  8. Let ribs rest for 5 minutes before slicing between the bones to keep meat moist.

Notes

Remove the membrane for tender ribs. Cook low and slow at 300°F for best tenderness. Watch glaze closely to prevent burning. Use a basting brush for even glaze application. Let ribs rest before slicing. For gluten-free, substitute soy sauce with tamari. Slow cooker method: cook ribs on low 6-7 hours then broil with glaze.

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Keywords: pork ribs, honey bourbon glaze, sticky ribs, barbecue ribs, slow cooked ribs, sweet and smoky ribs, easy rib recipe

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