Dr. Pepper Ribs Recipe

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4.9

62 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    3 hrs 10 mins

  • Total Time

    3 hrs 15 mins

  • Servings

    10

  • Calories

    376 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

Dr. Pepper Ribs Recipe

Dr. Pepper Ribs are pork ribs simmered slowly in Dr Pepper soda, which tenderizes the meat and adds a sweet undertone. After boiling for hours, the ribs are finished on a grill with a brush of BBQ sauce, creating a flavorful glaze and slight char. This method infuses the ribs with a unique balance of sweet and smoky flavors.

Description

This recipe uses pork ribs cooked initially in Dr Pepper, a soda that helps soften the meat during a long simmer. The boiling process takes about three hours, allowing the ribs to become tender. Following this, the ribs are placed on a grill and cooked briefly on each side while brushing on BBQ sauce to form a sticky, caramelized coating.

The combination of simmering in soda and grilling with sauce lends the ribs a distinctive sweet and charred flavor. This technique also helps achieve tender, juicy meat that easily pulls from the bones. The recipe is straightforward, relying on these main ingredients and steps.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 3 racks pork ribs
  • 1 liter Dr Pepper soda
  • BBQ sauce

Instructions

  1. Place ribs in a large pot and cover with Dr Pepper until coverd. Boil for three hours.
  2. Place Ribs on grill and cook for three to five minutes on each side.
  3. While on the grill, brush with desired amount of bbq sauce. Repeat on other side.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 376kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 12g (4%) Protein 34g (68%) Fat 21g (32%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g (12%) Monounsaturated Fat 5g (25%) Trans Fat 1g (50%) Cholesterol 130mg (43%) Sodium 129mg (5%) Potassium 558mg (12%) Sugar 11g (22%) Vitamin A 14IU (0%) Calcium 39mg (4%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 376 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 376kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 12g 4%
Protein 34g 68%
Fat 21g 32%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 5g 25%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 130mg 43%
Sodium 129mg 5%
Potassium 558mg 12%
Sugar 11g 22%
Vitamin A 14IU 0%
Calcium 39mg 4%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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