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Sweet and Sticky Cola Ribs

Sweet and Sticky Coca Cola Ribs for a Flavor Explosion

Experience a flavor explosion with Sweet and Sticky Coca Cola Ribs, fusing American barbecue and Asian influences.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 4 ribs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American, Asian
Calories: 500
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Ribs
  • 2 lbs Baby Back Ribs Substitute with pork spare ribs if preferred.
  • 2 tbsp Oil Canola, peanut, or vegetable oil works well.
For the Dry Rub
  • 1 cup All Purpose Coffee Dry Rub Any barbecue dry rub serves as a suitable substitute.
For the Coca Cola Sauce
  • 12 oz Coca Cola Feel free to use Diet or zero-calorie versions.
  • 1 tbsp Ginger Fresh ginger is best, but ground can be a substitute.
  • 4 cloves Garlic Garlic powder can be used if fresh isn’t available.
  • 2 tbsp Shallots Swap with a small onion if needed.
  • 2 tbsp Chinese Cooking Wine Use dry sherry or white wine if unavailable.
  • 1 tbsp Fish Sauce Soy sauce can stand in for a similar taste.
  • 1/2 cup Ketchup Opt for sugar-free for a lower-calorie option.
  • 2 tbsp Mustard Dijon mustard can replace yellow mustard.
  • 2 tbsp Sambal Olek Choose your favorite hot sauce for heat.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Skillet
  • Aluminum foil
  • Baking Sheet
  • sharp knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Ribs: Removing the silver skin enhances tenderness and flavor penetration.
  2. Coat and Season: Use oil to help the dry rub adhere, then apply the dry rub evenly.
  3. Wrap in Foil: Wrap the seasoned ribs tightly in foil to steam in their juices.
  4. Bake: Preheat oven to 250°F (121°C) and bake for 2 hours and 45 minutes to 3 hours.
  5. Make Coca Cola Sauce: Sauté garlic, ginger, and shallots, then add remaining sauce ingredients and simmer.
  6. Combine and Sauce: Unwrap ribs, add juices to sauce, and brush sauce over ribs.
  7. Broil: Broil ribs for about 5 minutes on each side, applying more sauce as they cook.
  8. Serve: Allow ribs to rest before slicing and serve with extra sauce on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rackCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 40gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Ensure to remove silver skin from the ribs and let them rest after broiling for maximum juiciness.

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