Grilled Bourbon-Maple Glazed Pork Ribs

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-21 · Updated 2026-06-21

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Tender pork ribs slow-grilled and basted with a smoky bourbon and maple glaze for a sweet and savory finish. This American-inspired barbecue recipe, ready in about 230 minutes, pairs pork ribs, kosher salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 210 min Serves 6 American cuisine 480 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 racks (about 4 lbs) pork ribs
2 tbsp kosher salt
1 tbsp black pepper
1 tbsp smoked paprika
1 tbsp garlic powder
1/2 cup bourbon
1/3 cup pure maple syrup
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp yellow mustard
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp chipotle powder

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your grill to low heat around 225°F for indirect cooking. Meanwhile, combine 2 tbsp kosher salt, 1 tbsp black pepper, 1 tbsp smoked paprika, and 1 tbsp garlic powder in a bowl and rub evenly over 2 racks of pork ribs.
Step 2: Place the ribs bone-side down on the cool side of the grill, cover, and smoke slowly for 3 hours maintaining 225°F, adding wood chips if desired for extra smokiness.
Step 3: While ribs cook, whisk together 1/2 cup bourbon, 1/3 cup pure maple syrup, 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 1 tbsp yellow mustard, 2 tbsp olive oil, and 1 tsp chipotle powder in a saucepan. Simmer over medium heat for 10 minutes until slightly thickened.
Step 4: After 3 hours, brush the bourbon-maple glaze generously over the ribs and continue grilling for an additional 30 minutes, basting every 10 minutes until sticky and caramelized.
Step 5: Remove ribs from grill, let rest 10 minutes, then slice between bones and serve warm.