Kentucky Whiskey-Glazed Ribs

Melissa Thompson
Published: April 25, 2008

3 lbs pork spareribs

Glaze

1/4 cup butter, unsalted

1/6 cup oil

1/2 cup onions, minced

1/3 cup ketchup

1/3 cup bourbon whiskey

1/4 cup cider vinegar

1/4 cup of fresh orange juice

1/4 cup of maple syrup

1/4 cup molasses, unsulphered

1 Tb worcestershire sauce

1/4 tsp black pepper, cracked

1/4 tsp liquid smoke

1/2 TB orange zest, minced fine

Rib Rub

2 tsp sugar

3/4 tsp allspice

1 pinch of salt

1 pinch of black pepper

Glaze:

Melt butter in a large heavy saucepan over medium heat.  Add oil and heat for 2 minutes.  Add onion and saute until pale golden (about 5 minutes).  Add ketchup, whiskey, vinegar, orange juice, maple syrup, molasses, worcestshire, pepper, liquid smoke and salt.  Bring to a simmer, stirring frequently.  Reduce to a medium-low heat and cook until mixture is thick and glossy, stirring occasionally, about 1 hour.  Add orange peel and cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Ribs:

Rub pork spareribs with mixture of sugar, allspice, and a pinch of salt and pepper.  Cover and let stand at least 45 minutes.

Cooking Instructions:

Prepare barbeque grill (medium-high heat).  Lightly oil the grill and sear 5 minutes per side.  Move ribs to the outer edges of grill.  Cover with grill lid or heavy duty aluminum foil and continue grilling until meat is tender (about 30 minutes), turning ribs occasionally.  Brush the ribs with some of the glaze during the last 5 minutes of cooking.