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Tender Crockpot BBQ Ribs Recipe with Easy Honey Bourbon Glaze

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Slow-cooked pork spare ribs with a sweet and smoky honey bourbon glaze, tender and flavorful with minimal prep and fuss.

Ingredients

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  • 3–4 pounds pork spare ribs
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp chili powder
  • ½ cup honey (120 ml)
  • ⅓ cup bourbon whiskey (80 ml)
  • ¼ cup ketchup (60 ml)
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar (30 ml)
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard (15 ml)
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce (15 ml)
  • ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Remove the thin silver membrane from the back of the ribs and pat dry with paper towels.
  2. In a small bowl, combine salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and chili powder. Rub evenly over both sides of the ribs.
  3. Coil the ribs inside the crockpot, meat side out, fitting as best as possible without forcing.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours until tender but not falling completely off the bone.
  5. While ribs cook, whisk together honey, bourbon, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and red pepper flakes until smooth.
  6. Carefully transfer ribs to a foil-lined baking sheet and brush generously with the honey bourbon glaze.
  7. Optional: Broil ribs for 3 to 5 minutes to caramelize the glaze, watching closely to prevent burning.
  8. Let ribs rest for a few minutes, then slice between bones and serve with extra glaze on the side.

Notes

Remove the silver membrane for tenderness. Use low heat for juicy ribs. Broiling is optional but recommended for a caramelized crust. Watch broiler carefully to avoid burning. Rest ribs after cooking for juiciness. For gluten-free, use gluten-free Worcestershire sauce or substitute with coconut aminos. Bourbon can be reduced or replaced with apple juice for non-alcoholic version.

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