Bourbon whiskeyStill Austin The Musician brand1¼ cups
Apple juice10 oz for sauce, additional for spritz10 oz
Apple cider vinegar1 cup
Ketchup2 cups
Worcestershire sauce3 tbsp
Tomato paste2 tbsp
Kosher salt1 tsp
Ground black pepper½ tsp
Granulated garlic½ tsp
Granulated onion powder1 tsp
Smoked paprika1 tsp
Cayenne pepper½ tsp
Dark brown sugar½ cup
Honey2 tbsp
ButterFor wrapping ribs~3-4 tbspest.
All-purpose seasoning~3 tbspest.
Steps
1
Remove the membrane from the pork ribs.
2
Mix bourbon whiskey and apple juice together to create a spritz for binding the seasoning.
3
Layer all-purpose seasoning onto the prepared ribs.
4
Place ribs in a drum smoker at 250°F and smoke unwrapped for about 2 hours, spritzing every 45 minutes.
5
For the sauce, combine apple juice, apple cider vinegar, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste, adobo, kosher salt, black pepper, granulated garlic, onion powder, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper.
6
Blend the sauce mixture with an immersion blender until smooth, then stir in dark brown sugar, honey, and bourbon whiskey.
7
Simmer the barbecue sauce for 15 to 20 minutes.
8
Wrap the ribs with butter and the bourbon barbecue sauce, then return them to the smoker for about 1 hour to finish.
9
Create a foil boat for serving, generously sauce the finished ribs, and allow them to rest in the smoker briefly before serving.
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