March 27 is National World Whisky Day.
Slow Cooked Ribs
4 servings
What you need:
5 lbs. regular pork spare ribs
1 pkg au jus gravy mix
1 pkg dry ranch dressing mix
¼ cup butter, cut up
Whisky Gravy:
1/4 cup whiskey
1 tbs hot sauce
3 tbs cornstarch
¼ cup water
1 tsp Kitchen Bouquet
What to do:
Place ribs in crock of at least a 5 quart slow cooker. Mix the ranch dressing mix and the au jus mix in a small bowl. Place the butter over the ribs, trying to distribute it evenly, then sprinkle the mixed dry ingredients evenly over all. Cover on LOW for 6-8 hours (times are approximate). When ribs are done, remove them to a platter and cover to keep warm. Turn the slow cooker to HI and add the whiskey and hot sauce, stir. Mix the cornstarch and water. While stirring liquid, pour in only enough of the cornstarch mixture to thicken gravy to your personal preference. Let the gravy cook about 5 minutes. Place the ribs back in the crock pot in the whisky gravy for 5 minutes with the crock in LOW or warm. Serve ribs with some gravy on the side.
