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Beef baby back ribs are so succulent and even better with a bit of Jack Daniels!

Beef Baby Back Ribs

I’ve seen beef baby back ribs talked about in the past, but I never saw them in any store I shopped in. I’m a huge fan of short ribs so I knew I’d like the baby back ribs.

As luck would have it, I finally did find some beef baby back ribs! At first I thought they were pork because they were packaged the same way. The store I found them is in a more densely populated area and closer to the city so there’s a much larger selection. Fortunately, it’s close enough for me to be a regular shopper.

I wanted to do something really bold tasting with these and decided a bit of liquor would do the trick. They “marinate” in a flavorful rub overnight. They were, of course, fantastic!

Yummy Jack Daniels Glaze

Nothing complicated about this glaze. In fact, the base is a prepared BBQ sauce. The only advice I give here is to use a good high-quality sauce–and a thick one.

The amount of Jack Daniels is up to you. I was pretty conservative with it as I’m not a drinker, but I do like a bit of wine or liquor in food because it adds a certain something. If you are feeding younger children who may not appreciate the flavor, you can go lighter with it. The alcohol does evaporate when heated so there’s no chance of them getting, as we say, “lit.”

Grill Or Oven

These ribs can be done on the outside grill or in the oven. That way you can enjoy them year round!

Cooking them on the outside grill requires indirect cooking. That means you let them roast on the unlit side of the grill. Your grill also needs a lid. While I’m sure there’s a way to do them on an open brazier-style charcoal grill, I’ve never done indirect cooking that way so I cannot give a method.

The oven is pretty simple too. Instead of moving the ribs to the lit side of an outdoor grill to crisp the glaze, you merely pop them under the broiler.

The Recipe

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Beef Baby Back Ribs with Jack Daniels Glaze

Yummy beef ribs with a tasty glaze

Prep Time20 minutes mins

Cook Time2 hours hrs

Rub Marinating Time8 hours hrs

Course: Appetizer, Dinner, Main, Main Course, Main/Side

Cuisine: American

Keyword: BBQ recipe, beef baby back ribs, beef recipes, Jack Daniels, rib recipes

Servings: 4

Calories: 692kcal

Author: Judith Hannemann

Ingredients

  • 4 lbs beef baby back ribs

Glaze:

  • 1/2 cup good bbq sauce
  • 2 tbs whole grain mustard
  • 2 tbs Jack Daniels

Rub:

  • 2 tbs kosher salt
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp thyme
  • 1/2 tsp summer savory optional
  • 1/2 tbs chipotle chili powder
  • 1/2 tbs paprika preferably smoked
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 2 tbs brown sugar

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Mix all rub ingredients in a small bowl; set aside.

  • Prepare ribs by removing the sliver skin (membranfrom the back of the ribs.

  • Massage rub over front and back of the rib slabs. Place in a large zipper freezer bag and refrigerate overnight.

  • Mix all glaze ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.

  • Prepare gas grill for indirect cooking--you will cook over the unlit side--by heating the interior of the grill to approximately 325 degrees Place ribs, bone side down on unit side and roast for approximately 1 1/2 to 2 hours.

  • Brush both sides of the ribs with glaze and move to the lit side of the grill. Grill each side until glaze bubbles.

  • Oven method: Proceed as above placing ribs on a roasting rack and baking at 325 degrees F for same amount of time. Remove from oven and set broiler to high. Brush with glaze and broil for about 5 minutes each side until glaze is bubbly.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 692kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 64g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 195mg | Sodium: 4176mg | Potassium: 1333mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 827IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 64mg | Iron: 8mg

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Comments

  1. baltisraul says

    I don’t think I will see them either in any store I have access to. If I do, I will buy them straight off. But I will not hold my breath. haha I do promise to use this recipe on short ribs. Thanks, the rub sounds perfect!!!

    • Judith Hanneman says

      Definitely will work with short ribs!!!

Jack Daniels Beef Baby Back Ribs - The Midnight Baker - Beef Rib Recipe (2024)

FAQs

How long do you cook Jack Daniels baby back ribs? ›

I kept the wrap pretty simple – just another baste of Jack & co*ke, a little brown sugar and a touch of Captain Rodney's Boucan Pepper Glaze. I double wrapped the ribs in foil and place them back on the smoker to get tender. These Jack Daniels Ribs went about 1 hour and 15 minutes in the wrap.

How do you cook precooked Jack Daniels ribs? ›

Heating Instructions: Oven: Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees F. Remove product from packaging. Place product on baking sheet and make sure sauce is spread evenly on product. Place baking sheet on middle rack of oven, cook for 15 to 17 minutes or to an internal temperature of 158 degrees F.

What's the best temperature to cook baby back ribs and how long? ›

Hot and Heavy or Low and Slow?
TypeUncovered TempCovered Time
Small pork ribs, such baby back ribs300-325°F11/2 hours
Larger pork ribs, such as spare ribs350°F3 hours / 11/2-2 hours
Beef "dino" ribs4 hours
Beef flanken ribsbroiler
Aug 16, 2022

Do baby back ribs get more tender the longer they cook? ›

When using a slower method like the grill, smoker, or oven, you'll need about 3-5 hours. Slower methods can be ready in as little as 30 minutes - however, keep in mind that the longer you cook your pork back ribs the more tender and succulent they'll be.

How do you cook pre packaged baby back ribs? ›

CONVENTIONAL OVEN:

Use scissors to cut open the plastic pouch and remove the slab of ribs from pouch. Place ribs bone side down on the foil lined baking sheet. Heat for about 10–12 minutes until sauce and meat begin to brown. Remove from oven and cool enough to handle before slicing into portions and serving.

How long should pre cooked ribs be cooked? ›

No matter which cut of pre-cooked ribs you buy, once you get the grill to medium high heat, you'll only need 7-10 minutes of cooking directly over the fire to get the internal temperature of the ribs to 165° and have the BBQ sauce begin to bubble and sear.

How long to cook fully cooked baby back ribs? ›

Appliances may vary, adjust accordingly.
  1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. Run sealed pouch under cold running water for 1 minute to easily remove ribs from pouch.
  3. Wrap ribs, bone side down in a single layer of aluminum foil and loosely seal.
  4. Place ribs onto baking sheet.
  5. Bake on center rack for 52 - 54 minutes.

Are Jack Daniels ribs pre cooked? ›

These ribs are great. Rib's are not complicated when you purchase pre cooked, Its two ingredients, great BBQ sauce and great meat.

How long to grill baby back ribs at 350? ›

- Cook the ribs for about 2.5 to 3.5 hours for spare ribs or 3 to 4 hours for baby back ribs. - You can wrap them in foil during the last part of cooking to make them more tender.

What temperature should baby back ribs be cooked to? ›

Ideally, the internal temperature of the ribs should be between 190 and 200 degrees when you're finished. If you don't already have a meat thermometer, go ahead and invest in one. You can find one for under $20. Perfectly cooked ribs will pull apart easily, but be careful, overcooked ribs will become mushy.

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