Servings: 4
Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Start to Finish Time: 3 hour 20 minutes
If you’re craving fall-off-the-bone, melt-in-your-mouth ribs, then Roadhouse Grill Baby Back Ribs are exactly what you need to impress at your next cookout or family dinner. These ribs are a celebration of perfectly seasoned, slow-cooked meat, drenched in a mouthwatering, homemade sauce that strikes the ideal balance between tangy, sweet, and savory.
What makes these ribs so special?
- Tender, juicy meat: The ribs are slow-cooked to perfection, ensuring the meat slides right off the bone with every bite.
- Signature sauce: A rich combination of honey, brown sugar, tomato paste, and a hint of whiskey creates a sweet, smoky, and slightly tangy glaze that clings to the ribs.
- Balanced flavors: The sauce has just the right mix of sweetness and spice, enhanced by ingredients like Worcestershire sauce and paprika, making each bite incredibly satisfying.
Expect them to disappear fast, with guests asking for your secret recipe. These ribs are guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser and a dish that everyone will remember long after the plates are cleared!
Ingredients:
RIBS
2 racks baby back ribs
salt
freshly ground black pepper
SAUCE
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/4 cup onion, minced
1 1/2 cups water
1/2 cup tomato paste
1/2 cup distilled vinegar
1/2 cup honey
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon liquid smoke
1 teaspoon whiskey
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon paprika
Instructions:
RIBS
Cut each rack of ribs in half so that you have 4 half-racks.
Wrap the racks individually in foil and bake in a pre heated 300° oven, on baking sheets, for 2-1/2 hours.
SAUCE
As the ribs cook, make the sauce by heating the oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Saute the onions for 5 minutes or until they start to brown.
Add the remaining ingredients and bring the mixture to a boil.
Reduce the heat and simmer for 1-1/4 hours, uncovered, or until the sauce thickens.
Remove from the heat and set aside until the ribs are ready.
BARBECUE
When the ribs are finished in the oven, the meat should have pulled back about 1/2 inch from the cut ends of the bone.
Remove from the oven and let them sit for 10 minutes or so.
Preheat the barbecue grill.
Remove the racks from the foil and put them on the grill.
Grill for 3-4 minutes per side. They should be slightly charred in a few spots when they’re finished.
Brush the barbecue sauce on the ribs while they are grilling, just before you serve them. DON’T ADD THE SAUCE TOO EARLY OR IT WILL BURN!