Sweet and Sticky Cola Ribs That'll Elevate Your BBQ Game

Elevate your BBQ with Sweet and Sticky Coca-Cola Ribs, a flavorful balance of sweet and savory notes.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 2 45

Resting Time 10

Total Time 3 15

Servings: 4 ribs

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Asian

Calories: 450

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Ribs

1 rack Baby Back Ribs Opt for a full rack for maximum flavor.
2 tablespoons Oil (Canola, Peanut, or Vegetable)

For the Dry Rub

1 tablespoon All-Purpose Coffee Dry Rub Feel free to swap in your favorite rib rub.

For the Sauce

1 cup Coca-Cola Diet or other colas work too.
2 slices Ginger Use ground ginger if fresh isn't on hand.
2 cloves Garlic Powdered garlic can be a quick alternative.
3 small Shallots Substitute with yellow onions if needed.
1 tablespoon Chinese Cooking Wine Sherry or dry white wine are good substitutes.
0.5 teaspoon Fish Sauce Soy sauce works if you prefer to avoid fish sauce.
2 tablespoons Ketchup Essential for balancing sweetness and acidity.
1 tablespoon Mustard Dijon or yellow mustard can be used interchangeably.
2 tablespoons Sambal Oelek Feel free to replace with your go-to hot sauce.

Equipment

Oven
Aluminum foil
Baking Sheet
food processor

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Prepare Ribs: Remove the silver skin membrane from the back of the ribs, rinse under cold water, and pat dry.
Coat with Oil: Lightly coat the ribs with oil on both sides and place on a board.
Apply Dry Rub: Generously sprinkle the Coffee Dry Rub over both sides of the ribs.
Wrap and Bake: Wrap the ribs tightly in aluminum foil and bake in a preheated oven at 250°F for 2 hours and 45 minutes to 3 hours.
Make Sauce: Blend garlic, ginger, and shallots; sauté with oil, then add Coca-Cola and simmer until thickened.
Combine and Glaze: Mix juices from the ribs with the sauce, brush onto the ribs.
Broil: Broil the ribs on each side for 5 minutes, ensuring they caramelize.
Serve: Allow to rest a few minutes, slice, and serve with sides.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rackCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 1500mgPotassium: 600mgSugar: 25gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 8mg

Notes

For best results, remove silver skin for tenderness and store leftover sauce in the fridge for up to a week.

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