Barbecue Pork Ribs

Leander Fernandes
Apr 25
2 min read

Juicy, flavourful, and slow-cooked to perfection—these barbecue pork ribs are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. The marinade, infused with bourbon and spices, brings out deep flavours, while the final glaze of barbecue sauce makes them irresistibly sticky and delicious.

Ingredients

For the Ribs

1.75 kg pork ribs

1 tbsp chilli powder

1½ tsp cumin powder

1 tsp pepper powder

1 tsp spice mix powder ([link to spice mix recipe])

Homemade spicemix powder recipe

https://www.mykitchenstories.net/.../homemade-spice...

2 tbsp bourbon whiskey

2 tbsp ginger garlic paste

2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

1 tbsp dried oregano

For the Glaze and Baste

Barbecue sauce

Bourbon whiskey

For the Final Sauce

Barbecue sauce

Bourbon whiskey

Finely chopped spring onion greens

Water

Method

1. Prep the Ribs:

Clean and wash the pork ribs thoroughly. Pat dry with a paper towel.

2. Marinade:

In a bowl, mix chilli powder, cumin powder, pepper powder, spice mix powder, bourbon, ginger garlic paste, Worcestershire sauce, and dried oregano. Mix well to form a smooth marinade.

3. Marinate:

Coat the pork ribs generously on both sides with the prepared marinade. Place in a baking dish or tray, cover, and refrigerate for a few hours or preferably overnight.

4. Bake – Step 1: Preheat the oven to 190°C. Cover the baking tray with foil and bake for 45 minutes.

5. Bake – Step 2: After 45 minutes, flip the ribs, cover again with foil, and return to the oven for another 30 minutes.

6. First Baste:

Mix barbecue sauce with a splash of bourbon. Baste the ribs, cover again with foil, and return to the oven for another 45 minutes.

7. Final Baste and Finish:

Baste the ribs again with the barbecue-bourbon mix. This time, do not cover—return to the oven and bake until the ribs are beautifully caramelized and tender.

To Prepare the Sauce

In a small saucepan, combine barbecue sauce, a splash of bourbon, finely chopped spring onion greens, and a bit of water. Bring to a boil and let it simmer for 2 minutes.

To Serve

Once the pork ribs are done, slice them between the bones to separate each rib. Serve hot with the prepared sauce drizzled on top or on the side.