Ingredients

  • 2 slabs baby back ribs
  • 1/2 to 1 cup bourbon
  • 1 cup apple juice
  • Salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 2 tablespoons grill seasoning
  • 4 to 5 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 jar prepared barbecue sauce

Method

  • Preheat oven to 250 degrees F.
  • Cut the baby back ribs into smaller even sized portions and place them into a shallow baking dish meat side up.
  • Cover the ribs with the bourbon, reserving about 1/4 cup for the sauce, and then add the apple juice.
  • Rub the meat side with the salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, grill seasoning, and the garlic.
  • Place the ribs into the oven for 3 to 3 1/2 hours.
  • Preheat the grill.
  • Remove the ribs from the oven and hold for grilling.
  • Mix 1/4 cup of the bourbon with the BBQ sauce and then coat the ribs with the mixture.
  • Place the ribs on the grill and cook for about 15 minutes.
  • Remove from the grill and arrange on a platter.
  • Serve with grilled corn alongside, if desired.