Sweet Cola Ribs Recipe

Name: Sweet Cola Ribs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Sweet Cola Barbecue Sauce; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 2 cups ketchup; 1 (12 ounce) can cola; 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 1/2 tablespoon ground black pepper; 1/2 tablespoon onion powder; 1/2 tablespoon ground mustard; 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; Dry Rub; 2 tablespoons salt; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 2 teaspoons garlic powder; 2 teaspoons onion powder; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 2 (3 lb) pork spare rib racks (about 3 pounds each)

Servings: persons

Sweet Cola Barbecue Sauce
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 cups ketchup
1 (12 ounce) can cola
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 tablespoon ground black pepper
1/2 tablespoon onion powder
1/2 tablespoon ground mustard
1/2 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Dry Rub
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons onion powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 (3 lb) pork spare rib racks (about 3 pounds each)

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For Sauce:
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In a medium saucepan, over medium heat, add oil. Once heated, add the onion and garlic and saute until tender. Add all the remaining sauce ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook uncovered, stirring fequently for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
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For the dry rub:
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Whisk all fry ingredients in a small bowl. This can be stored up tp 6 months in an airtight container.
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For the ribs:
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Rinse and dry ribs. Place on a clean cutting board, pull off the membrane and trim the ribs of excess fat. Liberally season both sides of the ribs with rub. Wrap ribs with plastic wrap amd refrigerate 4 to 12 hours so flavors can permeate.
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Preheat grill to 250 degrees F. using hickory and charcoal. Set up your grill for indirect heat.
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Place ribs, meatier side down on the grill away from the coals. Close grill cover. Cook the pork ribs for 1 hour 15 minutes; flipping several times for even cook. Coat the ribs with Sweet Cola Barbecue Sauce and cook for another 20 minutes. Reserve some of the sauce for dipping when the ribs are served.

474

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Sweet Cola Barbecue Sauce, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 1 medium onion, finely chopped, 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Sweet Cola Ribs falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

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Sweet Cola Ribs

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