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Dr Pepper Ribs


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  • Author: Olivia
  • Total Time: 2 hours 40 mins
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

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

  1. Preheat your grill or oven to 300°F (150°C). If grilling, set up your grill for indirect heat.
  2. Remove the silver skin from the ribs by sliding a knife under the membrane and pulling it off.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. While the sauce is simmering, season the ribs with your favorite dry rub or simply salt and pepper.
  6. 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.
  7. During the last 15 minutes of cooking, brush the ribs with the Dr Pepper glaze and continue cooking until the glaze is caramelized.
  8. 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