Monday, June 9, 2014

Sweet Ribs with Bourbon Barbecue Glaze


2                tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2             medium sweet onion, such as Vidalia, finely chopped
1                large habanero chile, seeded and minced
3/4             cup cherry preserves, preferably sour cherry
1/3             cup fresh lime juice
1/2             cup bourbon
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
3-1/2         pounds ribs

1 .   In a medium saucepan, melt the butter. Add the chopped sweet onion and cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until the onion is softened and lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add three-fourths of the minced habanero chile and cook for 1 minute, just until softened. Scrape the onion and habanero into a blender, add the cherry preserves and lime juice and bourbon and puree until smooth. Return the cherry glaze to the saucepan and bring it to a boil over moderately high heat. Stir in the remaining minced habanero chile and season the glaze with salt and black pepper. Transfer the glaze to a small bowl.
2 .    Light a grill or preheat a broiler and position a rack 8 inches from the heat source. Season the ribs all over with salt and black pepper and grill over moderately high heat, turning occasionally, until lightly charred and crispy, about 20 minutes. Alternatively, broil the ribs for about 20 minutes, turning occasionally, until they are crispy.
2 .    Transfer the ribs to a large bowl and toss with one-third of the cherry glaze. Return the wings to the grill or broiler and cook, turning once, just until sticky and caramelized, about 2 minutes. Return the ribs  to the bowl and toss with another one-third of the cherry glaze. Transfer the glazed  ribs to a serving platter and serve with the remaining glaze on the side.

Make Ahead The cherry glaze can be refrigerated for up to 3 days. Bring to room temperature before using.

Suggested Pairing
Fresh, berry-rich Syrah from Washington state.

16 comments:

  1. Oh, yum! I seem to be the only one at my house who enjoys ribs, however. I'd want to eat all of them at once!:-)

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    1. Hi Nellie , wish I live closer , I would join you , love me some ribs . Thanks for stopping by :)

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  2. Good evening Nee,
    This recipe is to die for...I love good ribs and the sauce is incredible! What a wonderful post especially that BBQ season is upon us.I like the cherry preserves and of course the Bourbon..The flavor and aroma must be awesome...Thanks for sharing this...Enjoy...
    Blessings on a great week...Dottie :)

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    1. Good Morning Dottie ,
      The sauce gives the ribs a far out delicious taste . My baby boy says mama is cooking drunk ribs , all recipes that have liquor , he says it's drunk . Yes the flavor will make )your mouth water . Thanks for stopping by ... have a great blessed week ...~Nee~ :)

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  3. Great thing for dinner.. with a glass of beer would be especially good :D

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    1. Hi Medeja , lunch , dinner ... I will have a small glass of wine while you have a beer ... clink , clink . Thanks for stopping by :)

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  4. My husband would go crazy for these ribs Nee, love the habanero and cherry preserves in this, sounds delicious!

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    1. Hi Cheri , They will give you a different twist and is so delish . Thanks for stopping by :)

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  5. I love ribs! And with bourbon? And spicy chile? Yes. ;-) And you know I like the combo of cherries and some heat. BTW, some chicken wings seem to have flown into the recipe's instructions! Anyway, the flavors in this are wonderful -- thanks.

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    1. Hi John , The ribs are very good . I check and you are right , chicken wings flew in there ... I was trying to do two / three things at once , thanks so much for calling it to my attention . I thinking of a phrase to go with our birthday post , I had flop - flop chicken wings on the brain . ;-D thanks for stopping by :)

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  6. Wow, that looks incrediible and must b very flavourful with the cherry preserves. This makes a good dish too for any celebration!

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    1. Hi Lena , it's a quick and easy recipe , the flavor is wonderful . Thanks for sto[[ing by :)

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  7. Hi Nee!
    Oh boy, I sure could go for some of those yummy looking ribs! The combination of ingredients has my mouth watering, lol...

    Thanks so much for sharing, Nee. I am definitely on the mend!

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    1. Hi Louise !
      I made the sauce today for tomorrow , going to grill ribs and chicken , making my baby boy some drunk food ;-D .
      I am so glad you are on the mend and happy to here Marion is better . I so thank you for stopping by ;) .

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  8. Looks decadent. Perfect for Father's Day grilling. ;)

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    1. Hi Amy , not to much work involved , thanks for stopping by :) .

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