Unique Bourbon BBQ Ribs Recipe with Homemade Maker's Mark Barbecue Sauce

bourbon

🥗Healthier: apple cider

💰Cheaper: whiskey

Apple cider provides a non-alcoholic alternative with a sweet tang.

bbq sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade tomato sauce

💰Cheaper: ketchup

Homemade sauce can be lower in sugar and preservatives.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Granulated sugar is often less expensive than brown sugar.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: corn syrup

Corn syrup is a cost-effective sweetener.

Before cooking the ribs, apply the following ingredients to the outside of the ribs: lemon, liquid smoke, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, lemon pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, brown sugar, and mustard.

Prepare the bourbon barbecue sauce by mixing Maker's Mark bourbon, brown sugar, balsamic vinegar, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, ketchup, honey, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, chili powder, and ground mustard seeds.

Cook the ribs using the prepared bourbon barbecue sauce.

Cooking Techniques

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