coca cola baby backs

Recipe by
Paul Bushay
Mesa, AZ

These Ribs will knock your socks off! If you want the ultimate in Sweet and Tangy, this Baby Back Rib recipe is going to become one of your staples. You are going to want to make this recipe over and over again. Its that good. Plus, the recipe is simple and doesn’t take a rocket science degree to make. Just don’t forget the bottle of Coke!

prep time 30 Min
cook time 1 Hr 10 Min
method Grill

Ingredients For coca cola baby backs

  • FOR THE RIBS
  • 1, 1.5 l
    bottle of regular coke
  • 1 lg
    onion, quartered
  • 6 clove
    garlic, peeled and smashed
  • 2
    bay leaves
  • 1 Tbsp
    peppercorns, whole black
  • 2
    racks of baby back ribs
  • FOR THE SAUCE
  • 2/3 stick
    butter
  • 1 sm
    white onion, diced
  • 2 clove
    garlic, minced
  • 1 c
    ketchup
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp
    yellow mustard
  • 1/4 c
    dark brown sugar
  • 1, 12 oz
    can of regular coke
  • sea sat & freshly ground pepper to taste

How To Make coca cola baby backs

  • 1
    In a large pot, add the (1.5 liter) bottle of Coca-Cola, onion, garlic, bay leaves and peppercorns.
  • 2
    Add the ribs and, if necessary a bit of water just to ensure the ribs are submerged completely.
  • 3
    Bring to a boil and reduce heat to a simmer, turning the ribs occasionally, until the meat pulls away from the bone, about 1 hour.
  • 4
    Meanwhile, to make the sauce combine the butter, onion, garlic, ketchup, mustard, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and (12 ounces) Coca-Cola in large heavy sauce pan.
  • 5
    Bring to a boil and reduce heat. Simmer for about 25 minutes stirring often until sauce is thickened and reduced.
  • 6
    Season to taste with salt and pepper and let cool slightly.
  • 7
    Using a blender, puree the sauce.
  • 8
    Preheat the grill to high.
  • 9
    Remove the ribs from the pot, pat dry, season with salt and pepper and brush liberally with the sauce.
  • 10
    Grill, turning often, until charred on the outside, about 8 minutes.
  • 11
    Loosely tent the ribs with foil and let rest for 5 minutes before cutting into individual ribs.
  • 12
    Serve extra sauce on the side for dipping.

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