SPARERIBS WITH SMOKY WHISKY BARBECUE SAUCE

Spareribs With Smoky Whisky Barbecue Sauce image

This recipe builds on the smoky smoothness of Scotch to create a barbecue sauce that works well with ribs, steaks and other meaty cuts

Provided by Abby Girl

Categories Pork

Time 1h20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

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Ingredients

4 teaspoons chili powder
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 cup ketchup
1/3 cup Scotch whisky
3 garlic, minced
1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons chipotle hot sauce (or other hot pepper sauce)
3 -4 lbs pork spareribs
2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

Spice Rub: In a bowl, combine all the ingredients. Cut ribs into serving size portions and place on a baking sheet; brush with oil on both sides and sprinkle evenly with spice rub.
Refrigerate if preparing ahead.
Whisky Barbecue Sauce: In a small saucepan, whisk together all the ingredients. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally for 10 minutes or until slightly thickened. (can be down ahead of time).
Place ribs on preheated greased grill over medium low heat; grill for 20 - 25 minutes, turning ribs often until cooked thoroughly.
Brush ribs generously on both sides with barecue sauce. Grill for about 20 minutes, turning often and brushing with sauce until nicely glazed and tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1278.5, Fat 88.3, SaturatedFat 31.5, Cholesterol 265.4, Sodium 1736.4, Carbohydrate 47.8, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 28.6, Protein 62.8