Sweet Bourbon Baby Backs

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Ingredients

  • 2 slabs baby back ribs
  • 1/2 to 1 cup bourbon
  • 1 cup apple juice
  • Salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 2 tablespoons grill seasoning
  • 4 to 5 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 jar prepared barbecue sauce

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 250 degrees F.
  2. Cut the baby back ribs into smaller even sized portions and place them into a shallow baking dish meat side up.
  3. Cover the ribs with the bourbon, reserving about 1/4 cup for the sauce, and then add the apple juice.
  4. Rub the meat side with the salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, grill seasoning, and the garlic.
  5. Place the ribs into the oven for 3 to 3 1/2 hours.
  6. Preheat the grill.
  7. Remove the ribs from the oven and hold for grilling.
  8. Mix 1/4 cup of the bourbon with the BBQ sauce and then coat the ribs with the mixture.
  9. Place the ribs on the grill and cook for about 15 minutes.
  10. Remove from the grill and arrange on a platter.
  11. Serve with grilled corn alongside, if desired.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

296 kcal 15% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 14.7g 29% DV
Total Fat 12.8g 16% DV
Carbs 35.4g 13% DV
Fiber 7.8g 28% DV
Sugar 8.3g 17% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10015mg 100% DV
Potassium 581mg 12% DV
Cholesterol 30mg 10% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 54.8mcg 6% DV
Vitamin C 41.7mg 46% DV
Vitamin D 0.2mcg 1% DV
Calcium 144.3mg 11% DV
Iron 4.3mg 24% DV
Diet fit High-fiber Under 400 cal

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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