Wild Boar Ribs with BBQ Sauce and Bourbon Glaze

Wild boar ribs are a delicious and flavorful cut of meat that can be cooked in a variety of ways. One of our favorite ways to cook them is to braise them in a rich BBQ sauce made with bourbon and honey. The bourbon adds a smoky sweetness to the sauce, while the honey helps to caramelize the ribs and create a beautiful glaze. The result is a fall-off-the-bone tender rib that is packed with flavor.

The first time I had wild boar ribs was on a hunting trip in the mountains of Tennessee. We had been hiking all day, and we were all tired and hungry. We set up camp and started cooking dinner over a campfire. One of the guys in our group had brought some wild boar ribs, and he cooked them over the fire. The ribs were so tender and flavorful, and I was hooked. I've been cooking wild boar ribs ever since, and this is my favorite recipe.

Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 60 | Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2 racks of wild boar ribs
• 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
• 1/4 cup bourbon
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the BBQ sauce, bourbon, honey, Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
3. Rub the ribs with the sauce and place them on a baking sheet.
4. Roast in the oven for 1 hour, or until the ribs are cooked through.
5. Remove the ribs from the oven and let them rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Why It Works

• The combination of BBQ sauce, bourbon, and honey creates a delicious and flavorful glaze that coats the ribs and helps to caramelize them.
• The slow braising process helps to tenderize the ribs and make them fall-off-the-bone tender.
• The bourbon adds a smoky sweetness to the sauce that complements the flavor of the wild boar ribs.
• The honey helps to caramelize the ribs and create a beautiful glaze.