Honey-Beer Braised Ribs

Total Time

Prep: 3-1/2 hours Grill: 10 min.

Makes

6 servings

Updated: Oct. 12, 2022
Braised in beer with a sweet honey finish, these tender, flavor-rich ribs will be the talk of the table. Serve them with baked potatoes, green beans and a salad for a memorable meal. —Terry Serena, McMurray, Pennsylvania
Honey-Beer Braised Ribs Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 6 pounds pork baby back ribs
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1 bottle (12 ounces) dark beer or beef broth
  • 1/4 cup cider vinegar
  • 1 bottle (18 ounces) barbecue sauce

Directions

  1. Combine the brown sugar, pepper and salt; rub over ribs. Place ribs bone side down on a rack in a large shallow roasting pan. Drizzle with honey. Combine beer and vinegar; pour around ribs. Spoon some of the beer mixture over ribs.
  2. Cover tightly with foil and bake at 325° for 1 hour. Reduce heat to 250°; bake 2 hours longer or until tender.
  3. Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, lightly coat the grill rack. Drain ribs. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 10-15 minutes or until browned, turning and basting occasionally with barbecue sauce. Serve with remaining barbecue sauce.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 971 calories, 63g fat (23g saturated fat), 245mg cholesterol, 1208mg sodium, 43g carbohydrate (41g sugars, 1g fiber), 52g protein.