Southern Cast Iron

Rock-Your-World Ribs

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

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