Down-Home Ribs

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Servings: 6 Difficulty: Advanced
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Slow-baked pork ribs glazed with a tangy, whiskey-kissed barbecue sauce
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These down-home ribs are the ultimate comfort food, featuring tender pork spareribs baked until fall-off-the-bone soft. The secret lies in the homemade barbecue sauce: a robust blend of catsup, cider vinegar, fresh lemon juice, and a splash of Jack Daniel&# 226;€™s Tennessee whiskey for a smoky depth. Chopped onions are sweated in butter to create a savory base, while chili powder and Worcestershire sauce add warmth and umami. The ribs are baked slowly, then brushed with the thickened sauce and caramelized under the broiler. Perfect for casual family dinners, potlucks, or lazy Sunday gatherings, this dish delivers rich, sticky flavor in every bite. It’s a classic American favorite that feels homemade without the fuss.

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Down-Home Ribs

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 6 Calories: 35.9

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These down-home ribs are the ultimate comfort food, featuring tender pork spareribs baked until fall-off-the-bone soft. The secret lies in the homemade barbecue sauce: a robust blend of catsup, cider vinegar, fresh lemon juice, and a splash of Jack Daniel&# 226;€™s Tennessee whiskey for a smoky depth. Chopped onions are sweated in butter to create a savory base, while chili powder and Worcestershire sauce add warmth and umami. The ribs are baked slowly, then brushed with the thickened sauce and caramelized under the broiler. Perfect for casual family dinners, potlucks, or lazy Sunday gatherings, this dish delivers rich, sticky flavor in every bite. It’s a classic American favorite that feels homemade without the fuss.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the chopped onion and cook, stirring frequently, for about 3 minutes or until soft and translucent.
  3. Stir in the catsup, water, lemon juice, cider vinegar, Jack Daniel's whiskey, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, chili powder, and pepper.
  4. Bring the sauce mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring often, until slightly thickened.
  5. Meanwhile, preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  6. Place the pork spareribs in a single layer in two large baking pans.
  7. Bake the ribs for 1 hour and 30 minutes, or until the meat is tender and pulling away from the bones.
  8. Drain and discard any drippings from the baking pans.
  9. Spread half of the prepared barbecue sauce evenly over the ribs.
  10. Reduce the oven temperature to 350°F (175°C).
  11. Bake the ribs for another 15 minutes.
  12. Turn the ribs over and brush with the remaining barbecue sauce.
  13. Bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbly and caramelized.
  14. Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 35.9kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2.6g4%
Saturated Fat 0.8g4%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 39.6mg2%
Total Carbohydrate 3.0g1%
Dietary Fiber 0.4g2%
Sugars 1.2g
Protein 0.3g1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: ribs, pork, barbecue, bbq sauce, whiskey, jack daniels, comfort food, american cuisine, spareribs, slow baked, glazed ribs, family dinner, cider vinegar, lemon juice, onion, butter, catsup, chili powder, worcestershire, main course
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