Description
Tender, fall-off-the-bone ribs marinated and glazed with a sweet and tangy Dr Pepper sauce. The soda adds a unique depth of flavor that pairs perfectly with the smokiness of the ribs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 racks of baby back ribs
- 1 can (12 oz) Dr Pepper soda
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce (for glazing)
Instructions
- Preheat your grill or oven to 300°F (150°C). If grilling, set up your grill for indirect heat.
- Remove the silver skin from the ribs by sliding a knife under the membrane and pulling it off.
- In a medium saucepan, combine Dr Pepper, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, and salt.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Let it simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened to a glaze-like consistency.
- While the sauce is simmering, season the ribs with your favorite dry rub or simply salt and pepper.
- If grilling, place the ribs bone-side down on the cooler side of the grill. Cover and cook for 2-3 hours, or until the ribs are tender and cooked through. If baking, place the ribs on a baking sheet, cover with foil, and bake in the preheated oven for 2-2.5 hours.
- During the last 15 minutes of cooking, brush the ribs with the Dr Pepper glaze and continue cooking until the glaze is caramelized.
- Once done, remove the ribs from the grill or oven, let them rest for 5 minutes, then slice and serve with extra BBQ sauce on the side.
Notes
- If you prefer a spicier kick, add a tablespoon of hot sauce to the glaze mixture.
- For extra flavor, marinate the ribs in half of the Dr Pepper glaze mixture for 1-2 hours before cooking.
- Serve with coleslaw or grilled vegetables for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 2.5 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling or Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 rib rack (1/4 of the rack)
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg