Sweet Bourbon Baby Backs

Recipe courtesy Alyssa Wallace

Show: Emeril LiveEpisode: Emeril's Football Contest

Rated: 4 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (41)

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Cook Time:
3 hr 45 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
4 servings

Times:

Prep: 10 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 3 hr 45 min
Total:: 3 hr 55 min

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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

Directions

Preheat oven to 250 degrees F.

Cut the baby back ribs into smaller even sized portions and place them into a shallow baking dish meat side up. Cover the ribs with the bourbon, reserving about 1/4 cup for the sauce, and then add the apple juice. Rub the meat side with the salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, grill seasoning, and the garlic. Place the ribs into the oven for 3 to 3 1/2 hours.

Preheat the grill.

Remove the ribs from the oven and hold for grilling. Mix 1/4 cup of the bourbon with the BBQ sauce and then coat the ribs with the mixture. Place the ribs on the grill and cook for about 15 minutes. Remove from the grill and arrange on a platter. Serve with grilled corn alongside, if desired.

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recipe Sweet Bourbon Baby Backs
Arlene Plumas Lake, CA 02-04-2010
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Totally Awesome Ribs!! Packed with flavor!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I LOVE bbq ribs and this recipe has been the tastiest one I've had yet!! It was flavorful, tender and oh so... finger-lickin-good!! You've gotta try it~ it's an easy recipe! I baked mine at 300 degrees for about 2~2.5 hours.....perfect.....I removed the foil and just turned up the oven to 350 to finish them off in the oven, instead of the grill. It was so tender that I didn't think I'd be able to flip them on the grill. Enjoy!Read more
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Lani Carson, CA 08-22-2009
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Best ribs I've ever made!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I've made these ribs several times and it always comes out perfectly tender and delicious. However, I agree with the other... reviews about the discrepancies in the online recipe and the show. I personally cut the bourbon to 1/2 cup and chili flakes to 1/2 teaspoon for the braising part for the kids but here's what I did: 1. DO rub the seasoning on the ribs. DO NOT pour the liquid on the ribs it will wash away your seasoning. DO pour the apple/bourbon mixture in your pan and place ribs on top. 2. DO cover pan tightly with foil and bake at 300 degrees for 2 1/2 hours. Yes, your ribs will be pale from the braising but that's why you grill them. 3. Instead of turning on the grill, I just cranked up my oven to broil and finished the ribs in the oven with the BBQ sauce. I kept the oven door ajar to keep a close eye on them. They will caramelize beautifully. DON'T walk away! Enjoy! Read more
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kaz brooklyn, NY 06-29-2009
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surprisingly good
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

first time making ribs and they came out great. I listened to others and poured the bourbon and juice in the pan (not over... the ribs), covered the pan with foil and baked at 300 for 2.5 hours. i halved the recipe, but added a little more bourbon in the pan and red pepper flakes on the ribs than called for in the recipe. my guests, big rib eaters, seemed very impressed.Read more
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shanna Charleston, SC 05-25-2009
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Best Ribs I ever had!!!!!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I followed the recipe that Alyssa gave on the show. These are absolutly the best fall off the bone ribs ever! Everytime I... cook them, I have to give everyone the recipe.Read more
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Sanaz Flanders, NJ 01-29-2009
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Oven temp and cook time different
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I could have sworn Alyssa herself said on the show to cook for 2 - 2.5 hours at 300 degrees.
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Anonymous 08-15-2008
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Easy
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Easy, I've never had much luck with ribs until I tried this recipe. Very tender.