Root Beer Glazed Ribs Recipe

Name: Root Beer Glazed Ribs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 slab baby back ribs; 2 liter root beer; 1 tbsp onion powder; 2 tsp white pepper; 2 tsp ginger; minced; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 salt; 2 tbsp cornstarch; 1/4 cup cold water

Servings: persons

1
Place root beer and minced ginger in a small sauce pot.
2
Reduce by 3/4.
3
Cut ribs in half.
4
Boil for 5 minutes.
5
Cool down ribs.
6
Rub with vegetable oil.
7
Season with onion powder, white pepper, and salt.
8
Grill on grill plate for two minutes each side to get grill marks and slight caramelization, or skip this step.
9
Tear two sections of tin foil big enough to make a pocket to hold each slab of ribs.
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Place each slab of ribs in the tin foil.
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Pour a little bit of root beer over each slab.
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Fold the foil over to make a sealed pocket for each slab.
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Roast at 300 for approximately three hours or until ribs are nearly fall off the bone tender.
14
If the ribs fall off the bone very easily, they are overcooked, but still edible.
15
Whisk cornstarch and water together in a small, shallow bowl.
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Add slurry to reduced root beer very slowly while whisking vigorously, to avoid clumps.
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Cook for approximately 5 minutes over medium heat to cook out the starchy taste.
18
Slowly and carefully add more slurry if glaze is not thick enough.
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Open each foil packet, and brush with root beer glaze.
20
Roast uncovered ribs another 5 minutes to get a beautiful shiny glaze.
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Variations; Sake, 5 spice seasoning, apple cider vinegar, molasses, brown sugar, bay leaf, malt vinegar, vanilla extract, espresso, star anise, basil, tarragon

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 slab baby back ribs, 2 liter root beer, 1 tbsp onion powder, 2 tsp white pepper, and more.

Yes, Root Beer Glazed Ribs falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Root Beer Glazed Ribs

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