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Maple Bourbon Country Ribs

Country-style ribs marinated in maple bourbon and pineapple juice, rubbed with Praise the Lard Rub, and finished over hot coals.

🔥 Smoker + kettle sear 🥃 Maple bourbon 🐷 8 lbs country ribs
Maple bourbon country style ribs searing on a Weber kettle grill

Instructions

  1. Simmer the marinade

    Simmer the marinade ingredients for 10 minutes, then cool completely.

  2. Marinate

    Marinate 8 lbs of country-style ribs overnight, or a minimum of 6–8 hours.

  3. Season

    Pat the ribs dry, then season liberally with the Praise the Lard Rub.

  4. Smoke

    Smoke at 250–275°F until internal temp reaches 195–200°F, fall-apart tender.

  5. Sear

    Move to hot coals on the Weber Kettle and sear until crispy, basting with BBQ sauce. Careful on the sear — this rub has sugar in it and can burn.

  6. Rest & serve

    Rest 15 minutes and serve — goes great over the garlic mashed potatoes.

No maple bourbon on hand?

  • No maple bourbon? Regular bourbon + 2 Tbsp maple syrup
  • No alcohol? Extra pineapple/apple juice + 2 Tbsp maple syrup
  • No maple flavor? Regular bourbon + an extra 2 Tbsp brown sugar