Scott Hibb's Amazing Whiskey Grilled Baby Back Ribs

Turn your backyard barbecue into a crowd-pleasing feast with Scott Hibb's Amazing Whiskey Grilled Baby Back Ribs—a perfect harmony of smoky, sweet, and savory flavors. These fall-off-the-bone tender ribs are coated in a flavorful dry rub featuring brown sugar, paprika, and a kick of cayenne, then slow-cooked to perfection in the oven. The magic happens when the ribs hit the grill, where they're slathered with a rich, homemade whiskey barbecue sauce made with honey, Worcestershire, and a splash of whiskey for a bold, caramelized finish. Ideal for summer cookouts or any occasion where comfort food is on the menu, this recipe delivers restaurant-quality ribs with a smoky char and irresistible glaze. Serve with extra sauce on the side for a finger-licking experience your guests will rave about!

Nutriscore Rating: 58/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:240 mins

Total Time:255 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 pounds Baby back pork ribs
• 0.5 cups Brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.25 teaspoons Cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cups Whiskey
• 1 cup Ketchup
• 0.25 cups Apple cider vinegar
• 0.25 cups Worcestershire sauce
• 0.25 cups Honey
• 2 tablespoons Minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon Hot pepper sauce (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).

Step 2

In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, paprika, black pepper, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, and salt.

Step 3

Remove the thin membrane from the back of the ribs for tender results. Rub the spice mixture generously over both sides of the ribs.

Step 4

Wrap the ribs tightly in aluminum foil, making sure no steam can escape. Place them on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 2.5–3 hours, until the meat is tender but not falling apart.

Step 5

While the ribs are baking, prepare the whiskey barbecue sauce. In a medium saucepan, whisk together whiskey, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, honey, minced garlic, and hot pepper sauce (if using). Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 20–25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.

Step 6

Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F or 200°C). Lightly oil the grill grates.

Step 7

Remove the ribs from the oven and carefully unwrap them. Brush a generous amount of the whiskey barbecue sauce over both sides of the ribs.

Step 8

Place the ribs on the grill, bone-side down first. Grill for 10–15 minutes, flipping and basting with the sauce every few minutes, until the ribs are caramelized and slightly charred.

Step 9

Remove from the grill and let rest for 5–10 minutes before slicing into individual servings.

Step 10

Serve with extra whiskey barbecue sauce on the side and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2469.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	6371.2

Total Fat 425.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 154.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 1705.5mg	0%
Sodium 6132.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 202.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 3.4g	0%
Total Sugars 168.9g
Protein 374.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 567.1mg	0%
Iron 26.6mg	0%
Potassium 5128.6mg	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: 62.4%

Protein: 24.4%

Carbs: 13.2%