Whiskey-Glazed BBQ Pork Ribs

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-04 · Updated 2026-08-04

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Slow-cooked pork ribs glazed with a rich whiskey barbecue sauce, perfect for a smoky and tender meal. This American-inspired barbecue recipe, ready in about 185 minutes, pairs pork ribs, salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 550 calories and feeds 4, 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: 165 min Serves 4 American cuisine 550 cal/serving

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Ingredients

3 lbs pork ribs
1 tbsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp smoked paprika
2 tbsp olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup whiskey
1 cup ketchup
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp chili powder

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 300°F. Rub 3 lbs pork ribs evenly with 1 tbsp salt, 1 tsp black pepper, and 1 tbsp smoked paprika.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large oven-safe pan over medium heat, add 1 medium finely chopped onion and 4 minced garlic cloves, sauté for 4-5 minutes until fragrant and translucent.
Step 3: Stir in 1/2 cup whiskey, scraping the pan to deglaze, then add 1 cup ketchup, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, and 1 tsp chili powder; simmer for 5 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
Step 4: Coat ribs with half the whiskey barbecue sauce, cover tightly with foil, and bake for 2.5 hours until ribs are tender.
Step 5: Remove foil, brush ribs with remaining sauce, broil for 5 minutes until glaze is caramelized and edges are slightly crispy. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.