Pumpkin Spice Whiskey Ribs

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Oct 31, 2025

Pumpkin Spice Whiskey Ribs

PUMPKIN SPICE WHISKEY RIBS

When you think of fall, pumpkin spice comes to mind! Typically it's a delicious additive to coffee, but these ribs will bring a whole new meaning behind Pumpkin Spice! Check out this recipe for delicious Pumpkin Spice Whiskey Ribs!

Author:
Steven’s Smokehouse

INGREDIENTS

  • 3 racks of pork spare ribs
  • 1 jar pumpkin butter
  • 5 tbsp butter
  • 1/4 c brown sugar
  • Bushwick Kitchen Trees Knees Spicy Maple

PUMPKIN SPICE COFFEE RUB

  • 2 tbs brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp ground coffee
  • 1 tbsp pumpkin pie spice seasoning
  • 1 tbsp kosher salt
  • 2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp ground cumin

PUMPKIN WHISKEY GLAZE

  • 1 c brown sugar
  • 1 c killer hogs vinegar sauce
  • 1/4 c Bushwick Kitchen Trees Knees Spicy Maple
  • 2 oz Whistle Pig whiskey
  • 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice seasoning

DIRECTIONS

  1. Trim and remove the membrane from the ribs.
  2. Apply Pumpkin Butter all over the ribs as a binder.
  3. Season both sides of the ribs with the Pumpkin Spice Coffee Rub.
  4. Light Pit Barrel® Cooker according to lighting instructions
  5. Place a hook through ribs. Place the hooked ribs on the rebar.
  6. Smoke 2 hours then wrap with brown sugar, butter & maple.
  7. Cook 30–60 minutes until tender.
  8. Brush both sides with the Pumpkin Whiskey Glaze.
  9. Cook 10 more minutes to set glaze.
  10. Cut, drizzle glaze & serve.

PUMPKIN WHISKEY GLAZE

  1. Add all ingredients to pan & simmer until glaze consistency.
  2. Enjoy!

RECIPE VIDEO

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