Grilled Baby Back Ribs with Mustard Bourbon Sauce

Fire up your grill for these irresistible Grilled Baby Back Ribs with Mustard Bourbon Sauce, the ultimate barbecue delight! Tender, smoky ribs are infused with a flavorful dry rub featuring smoked paprika, brown sugar, and garlic powder, cooked low and slow for fall-off-the-bone perfection. What sets this recipe apart is the rich and tangy mustard bourbon sauce—a decadent blend of Dijon mustard, honey, bourbon, and apple cider vinegar—that’s brushed onto the ribs to create a sticky, caramelized glaze. Perfect for backyard cookouts or summer gatherings, these ribs are a show-stopping main course that will have everyone reaching for seconds. Pair with classic sides like coleslaw or cornbread, and don’t forget to serve extra sauce for dipping! Keywords: grilled baby back ribs, mustard bourbon sauce, barbecue ribs, sticky ribs, summer grilling recipes.

Nutriscore Rating: 56/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:240 mins

Total Time:260 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 racks Baby back ribs
• 2 tablespoons Kosher salt
• 1 tablespoon Black pepper
• 1 tablespoon Smoked paprika
• 1 tablespoon Garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon Onion powder
• 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
• 0.5 cup Dijon mustard
• 0.25 cup Yellow mustard
• 0.25 cup Bourbon
• 2 tablespoons Honey
• 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Ketchup
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 0.5 cup Apple juice

Directions

Step 1

1. Preheat your grill to 225°F (107°C) for indirect cooking. If using a charcoal grill, arrange the coals to one side and leave the other side empty.

Step 2

2. Prepare the ribs by removing the silver skin membrane from the back of each rack. Use a paper towel to grip the membrane and peel it off for easier removal.

Step 3

3. In a small bowl, mix together the kosher salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and brown sugar. Rub the mixture generously over both sides of the ribs.

Step 4

4. Place the ribs on the grill grates over indirect heat, bone-side down. Close the lid and cook for 3 hours at 225°F (107°C). Maintain the grill temperature by checking periodically.

Step 5

5. While the ribs are smoking, prepare the mustard bourbon sauce. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine Dijon mustard, yellow mustard, bourbon, honey, apple cider vinegar, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and olive oil. Stir well and bring to a simmer. Lower the heat and let the sauce cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and set aside.

Step 6

6. After 3 hours, wrap each rack of ribs in aluminum foil with a splash of apple juice to keep them moist. Return the wrapped ribs to the grill and cook for an additional 1.5 hours.

Step 7

7. Remove the ribs from the foil and place them back on the grill, over indirect heat. Brush both sides of the ribs generously with the mustard bourbon sauce. Cook for 20-30 minutes, turning the ribs and basting with sauce every 10 minutes, until they develop a sticky glaze.

Step 8

8. Remove the ribs from the grill and let them rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving. Serve with remaining mustard bourbon sauce on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2345.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5884.7

Total Fat 378.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 124.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 1308.6mg	0%
Sodium 11254.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 201.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.4g	0%
Total Sugars 155.5g
Protein 366.8g	0%

Vitamin D 18.7IU	0%
Calcium 954.8mg	0%
Iron 22.4mg	0%
Potassium 5009.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 59.9%

Protein: 25.8%

Carbs: 14.2%