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How to Make Scott Hibb's Amazing Whisky Grilled Baby Back Ribs - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like the smoky, rich flavor of perfectly grilled baby back ribs. And when you add a splash of whisky to the mix, you take this classic dish to a whole new level. Scott Hibb's Amazing Whisky Grilled Baby Back Ribs are a true showstopper, guaranteed to impress your guests and satisfy your cravings for delicious, tender ribs.

Scott Hibb, a renowned barbecue expert, has perfected this recipe over the years, and it's now considered a staple in the world of barbecue. T...

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Ingredients

  • 2 (2 pound) slabs baby back pork ribs
  • salt and coarsely ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons ground red chile pepper, divided
  • 2 ¼ tablespoons vegetable oil
  • ½ cup minced onion
  • 1 ½ cups water
  • ½ cup tomato paste
  • ½ cup white vinegar
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 2 ½ tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon dark molasses
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons whisky
  • 1 ¼ teaspoons liquid smoke flavoring
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 2 hrs 40 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 3 hrs 10 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
  • Cut each full rack of ribs in half to make 4 half racks. Season with salt and black pepper (more black pepper than salt); sprinkle 1 tablespoon ground chile pepper over meat.
  • Wrap each half rack in aluminum foil. Bake in the preheated oven for 2 hours and 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir onion in hot oil for 5 minutes. Stir in water, tomato paste, vinegar, brown sugar, honey, and Worcestershire sauce. Add molasses, 2 teaspoons salt, garlic powder, whisky, remaining 1/2 tablespoon ground chile pepper, liquid smoke, onion powder, paprika, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat. Simmer uncovered until sauce thickens, about 1 hour and 15 minutes. Remove from heat and set sauce aside.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grates.
  • Remove wrapped ribs from the oven. Let stand for 10 minutes, then remove ribs from the foil.
  • Cook ribs on the preheated grill for 3 to 4 minutes on each side. Brush sauce on ribs while grilling, just before you serve them (adding sauce too early will burn ribs).

    • Nutrition

    1029 cal.

    • Total Fat: 68g
    • Saturated Fat: 23g
    • Cholesterol: 234mg
    • Sodium: 1720mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 53g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 46g
    • Protein: 50g
    • Vitamin C: 11mg
    • Calcium: 156mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 1198mg

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