Grilled Spareribs With Cherry Cola Glaze

1. 1

   Boil cherry cola in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat until reduced to 1 1/2 cups, about 45 minutes.

2. 2

   Stir in next 5 ingredients.

3. 3

   Reduce heat to medium and simmer until mixture is reduced to 2 1/2 cups, stirring occasionally, about 35 minutes.

4. 4

   Transfer glaze to large bowl.

5. 5

   Position racks in top and bottom thirds of oven and preheat to 325 degrees F.

6. 6

   Sprinkle ribs with salt and pepper.

7. 7

   Wrap each rib rack tightly in aluminum foil, enclosing completely.

8. 8

   Divide foil packets between 2 rimmed baking sheets.

9. 9

   Bake until ribs are very tender, switching positions of baking sheets halfway through baking, about 2 hours total.

10. 10

    Cool ribs slightly in foil.

11. 11

    Pour off any fat from foil packets.

12. 12

    Prepare barbecue (medium-low heat).

13. 13

    Cut each rib rack between bones into individual ribs.

14. 14

    Set aside 1 cup glaze.

15. 15

    Add ribs to bowl with remaining glaze and toss to coat.

16. 16

    Grill ribs until brown and glazed, turning to prevent burning, about 5 minutes total.

17. 17

    Serve, passing reserved glaze separately.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.