Maple Whiskey Glazed Baby Back Ribs
These baby back ribs have amazing flavor and are my son’s absolute favorite! Start them off in the oven, steaming them until they are almost falling off the bone. Add the glaze, and by the time they’re done, you’ll find it was worth the wait!
Servings: 2
Ingredients
RIBS:
- 1 rack baby back ribs cut in half
- 2 tsp. dried thyme
- Kosher salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
- 2 c. chicken stock
GLAZE:
- 1/2 c. maple syrup
- 1/4 c. Canadian whiskey
- 1/4 c. orange juice
- 1 T. Dijon mustard
- 2 T. red wine vinegar
- 2 T. soy sauce
- 2 T. freshly grated ginger
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
- RIBS: Season both sides of the ribs with the thyme, salt, and pepper. Place the ribs, rack side down, in a 10×15-inch baking dish. Pour chicken stock into the bottom of the dish. Tightly wrap the dish with foil and bake for 90 minutes.
- GLAZE: Meanwhile, in a small bowl or glass measuring cup, whisk together glaze ingredients; set aside.
- Remove the ribs from the oven and increase the oven temperature to 375 degrees. Uncover the ribs and pour the glaze over the ribs. Continue baking for 30 minutes, basting every 8-10 minutes.
- Serve with garlic mashed potatoes or mashed sweet potatoes. Enjoy!
- This recipe is easily doubled or multiplied for a crowd!
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