Prepare to transform your ordinary dinner into an extraordinary culinary adventure that will make your taste buds dance and your guests beg for your secret recipe! These Baby Back Ribs in Pineapple Whiskey Sauce aren't just another meat dish - they're a mouthwatering symphony of sweet, tangy, and bold flavors that will elevate your cooking game from mundane to legendary. Imagine tender, fall-off-the-bone ribs glazed with a luxurious sauce that combines the tropical sweetness of pineapple with the rich warmth of whiskey - this is comfort food taken to a whole new level of deliciousness.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 2 hrs
Total Time: 2 hrs 15 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 lbs baby back ribs
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 1/2 cup whiskey
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the ribs by removing the membrane from the back of the rack using a knife and paper towel to grip the membrane.
- Season the ribs generously with salt, pepper, and garlic powder, ensuring even coverage on both sides.
- Preheat the oven to 275°F (135°C) and prepare a large baking sheet with aluminum foil, creating a raised edge to catch any drippings.
- Place the seasoned ribs meat-side up on the prepared baking sheet and cover tightly with another layer of foil to create a sealed packet.
- Slow roast the ribs in the preheated oven for 2 hours, allowing the meat to become tender and begin to pull away from the bones.
- While the ribs are cooking, prepare the pineapple whiskey sauce by combining pineapple juice, whiskey, brown sugar, and soy sauce in a saucepan.
- Simmer the sauce over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until it reduces and thickens to a glaze-like consistency, approximately 15-20 minutes.
- Remove the ribs from the oven and carefully drain any accumulated liquid from the foil packet.
- Brush the ribs generously with the prepared pineapple whiskey sauce, ensuring complete coverage.
- Increase oven temperature to 425°F (218°C) and return the ribs to the oven, uncovered, for an additional 10-15 minutes to caramelize the sauce.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing between the bones.
- Serve hot, with additional pineapple whiskey sauce on the side for dipping.
Tips
- Always remove the membrane from the back of the ribs for maximum tenderness and better sauce absorption.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure ribs reach an internal temperature of 145°F for food safety.
- For extra flavor, consider marinating the ribs in the pineapple whiskey sauce for 2-4 hours before cooking.
- If you prefer a smokier flavor, finish the ribs on a grill instead of in the oven for the final caramelization.
- Let the ribs rest after cooking to allow the juices to redistribute, ensuring maximum moisture and flavor.
- Choose a good quality whiskey - the flavor will concentrate during the sauce reduction.
- For a less alcoholic version, you can substitute whiskey with apple juice or more pineapple juice.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 495kcal
Carbohydrates: g
Protein: 31g
Fat: 25g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: 100mg
