Maple Bourbon Baby Back Ribs
FreshJax Team
4
15 minutes
135 minutes
Skip the charcoal and the humidity—your oven is the secret weapon for these Bourbon Maple Baby Back Ribs. By using a low-and-slow roasting technique, the FreshJax® Rosy Cheeks Maple Bourbon BBQ Blend transforms into a thick, lacquered "bark" that rivals any smokehouse. The sweetness of the maple sugar in the blend caramelizes beautifully, locking in moisture while the bourbon notes provide a sophisticated, oaky depth. Every bite delivers that coveted "tug" where the meat pulls effortlessly away from the bone, revealing a succulent, smoky interior.
Good to Know: For the ultimate "fall-off-the-bone" result, remove the silverskin (the thin, white membrane) from the back of the ribs before seasoning. This allows the Maple Bourbon blend to penetrate the meat from both sides and prevents the ribs from curling up as they cook.
Ingredients
1 rack baby back ribs
2 tbsp Rosy Cheeks® Maple Bourbon BBQ Seasoning (or more to your heart’s desire!)
1 tbsp olive oil
Directions
Preheat oven to 300°F. Remove the thin membrane from the back of ribs.
Rub ribs with olive oil and coat thoroughly with Rosy Cheeks® Maple Bourbon BBQ Blend.
Wrap tightly in foil and bake for 2 hours until tender.
Unwrap and place on grill or under broiler for 15 minutes to caramelize the crust.
Slice and serve with napkins ready—these are sticky good.
