BOURBON-HONEY SPARERIBS
Makes 4 servings(photo on page 62)
You don’t need to be a grill master or expert smoker to create melt-in-your-mouth ribs—these sticky-sweet slabs are proof.
1 (3-pound) slab pork spareribs
1 tablespoon kosher salt
2½ teaspoons black ground pepper
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
¼ cup bourbon
3 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons ketchup
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1. Place ribs on a large rimmed baking sheet; pat dry with paper towels. Using a sharp knife, pierce thin membrane on back of ribs; peel or cut off, and discard.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together salt and peppers; sprinkle mixture all over both sidesof ribs. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
Preheat oven to 300°. Uncover ribs, and let