Bourbon Rib Glaze

Elevate your next barbecue with this rich and flavorful Bourbon Rib Glaze, the perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and smoky goodness. Crafted with bold bourbon, caramelized brown sugar, and a zingy blend of ketchup, apple cider vinegar, and Dijon mustard, this glaze is further enhanced by smoky paprika and a touch of heat from optional cayenne pepper. In just 20 minutes, you’ll have a versatile, sticky glaze ideal for brushing over ribs during grilling or baking, creating a caramelized finish that melts in your mouth. Whether you're hosting a summer cookout or craving fall-off-the-bone ribs, this glaze delivers unbeatable flavor. Don't forget to serve extra on the side for dipping—your guests will thank you!

Nutriscore Rating: 51/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 0.5 cup Bourbon
• 0.75 cup Brown sugar
• 0.5 cup Ketchup
• 0.25 cup Apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon Cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, combine the bourbon and brown sugar. Stir well to dissolve the sugar.

Step 2

Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Allow it to cook for 3-4 minutes, letting the alcohol evaporate slightly while the sugar caramelizes.

Step 3

Add the ketchup, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce to the saucepan. Stir thoroughly until well combined.

Step 4

Mix in the smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and cayenne pepper (if using). Stir to distribute the spices evenly.

Step 5

Reduce the heat to low and simmer the glaze for another 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. The glaze should thicken slightly and develop a deep, rich flavor.

Step 6

Remove the glaze from heat and let it cool slightly before using.

Step 7

Brush the bourbon glaze generously over your cooked ribs during the last 10-15 minutes of grilling or baking to create a sticky, caramelized finish.

Step 8

Serve any extra glaze on the side for dipping.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	343 grams (343.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	791

Total Fat 6.50g	8%
Saturated Fat 0.10g	1%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 937mg	41%
Total Carbohydrate 116.60g	42%
Dietary Fiber 1.90g	7%
Total Sugars 107.70g
Protein 1.20g	2%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 136mg	10%
Iron 3mg	16%
Potassium 440mg	9%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 11.0%

Protein: 0.9%

Carbs: 88.0%