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Honey BBQ Smoked Ribs with Bourbon Coleslaw

National Pork Board
This easy to make recipe just sounds complicated! Perfectly smoked pork ribs are a hit every time, pair them with a fresh, unique honey bourbon coleslaw and it's sure to be a new favorite.
5 from 1 vote
Cook Time 5 hours
Cuisine Barbeque
Servings 5
Calories 821 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lb. baby-back pork ribs
  • 3/4 cup yellow mustard
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 1 Tbsp. garlic powder
  • 1 Tbsp. smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp. black pepper for rub
  • 1 cup bbq sauce your favorite
  • 3 cups coleslaw mix
  • 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup hot honey
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. black pepper for coleslaw
  • 1 Tbsp. bourbon

Instructions
 

  • Prep the smoker with applewood wood chips and preheat to 200°F.
  • Prep the ribs by removing the membrane from the back of the ribs. Starting at the small end, slide a butter knife under the membrane and peel it back slightly.
  • Fold up a paper towel and grab onto the edge of the membrane and it should easily pull off the back of the ribs.
  • Prep the dry rub by combining the light brown sugar, garlic powder, black pepper, and smoked paprika in a small mixing bowl.
  • Cover each side of the ribs with yellow mustard then season with the dry rub liberally on both sides.
  • Place the ribs on the smoker and smoke for 2 hours. After two hours, baste with the BBQ sauce and close the smoker.
  • While the ribs are finishing cooking, prep the coleslaw by whisking together the Dijon mustard, mayonnaise, hot honey, salt, pepper and bourbon in a mixing bowl.
  • Add in the coleslaw mix and toss with the dressing. Cover and refrigerate.
  • After about 4-5 hours, or when the ribs hit an internal temperature of 200°F, remove the ribs from the smoker.
  • Slice into individual ribs and serve alongside the honey bourbon coleslaw.

Notes

Recipe courtesy of the National Pork Board, Des Moines, Iowa

Nutrition

Calories: 821kcalCarbohydrates: 58gProtein: 39gFat: 49gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 16gMonounsaturated Fat: 18gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 135mgSodium: 1835mgPotassium: 884mgFiber: 6gSugar: 46gVitamin A: 1726IUVitamin C: 16mgCalcium: 153mgIron: 4mg
Keyword barbeque, grilling recipes, smoker recipes
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