20-Minute Sticky Glazed Ribs
Pre-cooked ribs tossed in a bold bourbon-brown sugar glaze and finished under the broiler until caramelized. Tastes smoky and restaurant-quality in under 20 minutes.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 620
- Protein
- 48g
Ingredients
- 2.5 lbs pre-cooked baby back ribs (about 2 racks)
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 3 tbsp bourbon or whiskey
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 clove garlic cloves, minced
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your broiler to high. Line a sheet pan with foil.
- 2
Heat butter in a small saucepan over medium. Add minced garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 3
Stir in brown sugar, bourbon, vinegar, and smoked paprika. Simmer 2 minutes, stirring constantly until sugar dissolves and glaze thickens slightly.
- 4
Brush ribs generously on both sides with glaze. Arrange meat-side up on the prepared sheet pan.
- 5
Broil 4–5 minutes, watching closely, until glaze caramelizes and bubbles at the edges. Do not let it burn.
- 6
Flip ribs, brush with remaining glaze, and broil 2–3 minutes more until the second side is sticky and golden.
Tools you’ll need
- sheet pan
- foil
- small saucepan
- basting brush
- meat thermometer (optional, for doneness check)
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