BBQ Baby Back Ribs
Get ready for the ultimate tender and flavorful ribs with this Dr Pepper-infused recipe. These baby back ribs are first marinated in a Dr Pepper brine and then slow-cooked in the oven until they're almost falling off the bone. The homemade BBQ sauce, made with a hint of Dr Pepper, adds a sweet and tangy kick that pairs perfectly with the smoky ribs. Get your grill ready to finish off these ribs to perfection, creating a deliciously charred exterior that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 2 racks baby back ribs
- 1 large (2 liter) bottle of Dr Pepper
- 1/4 cup salt
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, minced
- 2 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tbsp cider vinegar
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 2 racks baby back ribs
- 1 large (2 liter) bottle of Dr Pepper
- 1/4 cup salt
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, minced
- 2 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tbsp cider vinegar
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Place the ribs in a large baking dish and cover with most of the Dr Pepper (leave about 1/2 cup of Dr. Pepper for later) Add the salt and soak the ribs for 2 -24 hours in the fridge.
- Heat the oven to 350°F.
- Remove the ribs from the liquid, place on a baking sheet and pat them dry. Give them a good rub with the chili powder. Pour 1 cup of water into the baking sheet, and cover tightly with foil. Bake for 2 hours, until the meat nearly falls off the bone.
- While the ribs are in the oven, make the BBQ Sauce by heating the oil in a small pot over medium heat. Saute the onion and garlic until they're soft and add the ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire, apple cider vinegar, cayenne, and remaining 1/2 cup of Dr Pepper. Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the sauce thickens. If you want a super smooth sauce, let this cool and then use an immersion blender to puree.
- Once the ribs have cooked for 2 hours, remove from the oven and fire up the grill. Liberally brush the ribs with bbq sauce. When the grill is hot, cook them for 2-4 minutes on each side so they get the nice charred flavor. Remove from grill and add more sauce if desired.
Nutrition
- Calories: 498 kcal
- Carbohydrate Content: 15 g
- Protein Content: 37 g
- Fat Content: 32 g
- Saturated Fat Content: 11 g
- Trans Fat Content: 0.3 g
- Cholesterol Content: 130 mg
- Sodium Content: 5183 mg
- Fiber Content: 1 g
- Sugar Content: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat Content: 19 g
- Serving Size: 1 serving
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