Description
Indulge in the mouthwatering delight of Baby Back Ribs with Balsamic-Peach BBQ Sauce. This recipe combines tender, juicy pork ribs with a sweet and tangy homemade peach-infused barbecue sauce, creating a flavor profile that’s perfect for any occasion—from lively summer barbecues to cozy family dinners. With straightforward preparation steps and versatile cooking methods, you can achieve perfectly glazed ribs that impress every guest at your table. Whether grilled to perfection or oven-baked, these savory ribs will surely become a favorite in your household.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 rack baby back pork ribs (about 2 pounds)
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 tablespoon EACH: chili powder, garlic powder, brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup (79ml) Bourbon (can be omitted if you prefer)
- 3/4 cup (200g) Ketchup
- 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar (light ok too – or maple syrup)
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 3/4 tablespoon onion powder
- 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder (or 1 minced garlic clove)
- 3/4 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 cup diced fresh peaches (about 4 small peaches)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 300°F (149°C).
- In a bowl, mix together smoked paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, brown sugar, and salt to create the rub.
- Rinse and dry the ribs; remove silver skin for tenderness. Coat both sides of the ribs with the rub and wrap in aluminum foil.
- Bake for about 2 hours until tender.
- For the BBQ sauce, combine bourbon (if using), ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, onion powder, garlic powder, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, and diced peaches in a saucepan; simmer for 15 minutes until thickened.
- Grill the ribs on medium-high heat for 4-6 minutes per side after baking, brushing generously with BBQ sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking and Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/3 rack of ribs (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg