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Best Bourbon-Glazed BBQ Ribs Recipe Easy Whiskey Butter Corn Side

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This recipe features fall-off-the-bone tender baby back pork ribs glazed with a rich bourbon BBQ sauce, paired with creamy whiskey butter corn. Perfect for backyard gatherings and easy to prepare with simple ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 2 racks of baby back pork ribs (about 4–5 pounds total)
  • Salt and black pepper (to taste)
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder (optional)
  • 1 cup bourbon (e.g., Maker’s Mark)
  • ½ cup brown sugar, packed
  • ½ cup ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 4 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels (if frozen, thawed)
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons whiskey (e.g., Jameson)
  • Salt and black pepper (to taste)
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 275°F (135°C).
  2. Remove the silver skin membrane from the back of each rack of ribs.
  3. Mix smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Rub this spice mix all over both sides of the ribs.
  4. Wrap the ribs tightly in aluminum foil and place on a baking sheet or roasting pan.
  5. Bake ribs for 2 to 2.5 hours until tender and meat starts pulling from the bones.
  6. While ribs bake, make the bourbon glaze: combine bourbon, brown sugar, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, and cayenne pepper in a small saucepan. Simmer over medium heat, stirring frequently, until thickened (about 15-20 minutes).
  7. Prepare whiskey butter corn: melt butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add corn and cook 5-7 minutes until warmed and slightly golden. Stir in whiskey and season with salt and pepper. Cook another 2-3 minutes. Garnish with parsley if desired.
  8. Remove ribs from oven, unwrap, and discard foil. Brush ribs generously with bourbon glaze.
  9. Set oven to broil (high heat). Place ribs back in oven uncovered for 3-5 minutes to caramelize glaze, watching closely to avoid burning.
  10. Let ribs rest for 5 minutes before slicing between bones. Serve hot with whiskey butter corn.

Notes

Remove the membrane from ribs for better flavor absorption. Cook ribs low and slow at 275°F for tender meat. Simmer glaze gently to avoid burning. Watch ribs closely during broiling to prevent charring. Glaze can be made ahead and stored refrigerated for up to 3 days. Substitute bourbon/whiskey with apple juice or brewed black tea if desired. For gluten-free, use tamari or gluten-free Worcestershire sauce.

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