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Tender Slow-Smoked Baby Back Ribs Recipe with Easy Bourbon Peach Glaze

Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 4 hours
Servings 4 servings
Calories 850
Enjoy tender, smoky baby back ribs glazed with a sweet and tangy bourbon peach sauce, perfect for a flavorful barbecue feast.

Ingredients

Meat

  • 2 racks baby back ribs (about 2-2.5 pounds each, membrane removed)
  • 2 tablespoons kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon black pepper, freshly ground
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 1 cup peach preserves (or fresh peaches, finely chopped and cooked down)
  • 0.25 cup bourbon
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar, packed
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Pinch salt

Wood chips for smoking

Instructions 

  • Remove silver skin from ribs and prepare dry rub. Coat ribs and let rest.
  • Preheat smoker to 225°F. Smoke ribs for 3 hours, spritzing every hour.
  • Simmer glaze ingredients until thickened, then set aside.
  • Wrap ribs in foil and cook for an additional 1.5 hours. Unwrap and brush with glaze.
  • Finish on grill for 15-20 minutes to set glaze, then rest and serve.

Notes

Ensure to monitor the glaze to prevent burning during the final caramelization.
Calories: 850kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: barbecue, Bourbon, peach, Ribs