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Perfect Bourbon Brown Sugar Glazed Ribs Recipe Easy Slow Cooker Method

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This recipe delivers sticky, sweet, and tender bourbon brown sugar glazed ribs using a slow cooker for melt-off-the-bone perfection. Easy to prepare with simple pantry ingredients, it’s perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 2 to 3 pounds baby back ribs or spare ribs, trimmed of excess fat
  • 1/2 cup bourbon (e.g., Maker’s Mark)
  • 1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • Optional: pinch of cayenne pepper

Instructions

  1. Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs if not already done. Pat ribs dry and season generously with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together bourbon, brown sugar, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and optional cayenne pepper until smooth and glossy.
  3. Coil ribs into the slow cooker with the meaty side facing outward. Pour half of the bourbon glaze over the ribs, coating well. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours until tender and meat pulls away from the bone.
  4. Transfer ribs to a foil-lined baking sheet. Spoon remaining glaze over ribs. Broil in the oven for 5 to 7 minutes until glaze bubbles and caramelizes, watching closely to avoid burning.
  5. Let ribs rest a few minutes before slicing between bones to set glaze and keep ribs juicy.

Notes

Remove the silver skin membrane for better flavor absorption and tenderness. Cook ribs low and slow to break down collagen. Save some glaze for broiling to get a sticky, caramelized finish. Watch the broiler carefully to avoid burning. Let ribs rest before serving to keep them juicy. For gluten-free, use tamari instead of Worcestershire sauce. You can substitute bourbon with apple juice or non-alcoholic bourbon syrup if avoiding alcohol.

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