Pork Ribs
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr 30 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 50 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
533 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Pork Ribs
Description
The recipe begins by seasoning pork ribs generously with paprika, salt, and black pepper, then browning each side in hot oil to develop a golden crust. After removing the ribs, diced onions are sautéed in the same pan to capture browned flavors. The ribs return to the dutch oven, where cola is poured over them to act as the braising liquid. Cooking at 280°F for about 90 minutes softens the meat gradually while infusing it with the cola’s sweetness and aroma.
The slow baking method imparts a tender texture, allowing the meat to be easily pierced with a fork, signifying readiness. The spices and cola provide a balanced flavor profile that is both savory and subtly sweet.
Serving these ribs can be complemented by sides that absorb the rich cooking liquid or contrast with its sweetness, making a satisfying, rustic dish.
Ingredients
- 2 lb pork ribs
- 2 onion large
- 1 tbsp neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 1 tbsp salt adjust to taste
- 1 tbsp black pepper adjust to taste, ground
- 12 oz cola Coke brand
Instructions
- Preheat a dutch oven with oil over medium-high heat. Season all the sides of ribs with salt, paprika and pepper. Fry each side of the ribs until it turns golden brown. Remove from dutch oven and set aside.
- Dice onions into half rings. Place onions into the grease that was left from the ribs and sauté until golden.
- Add ribs back to the dutch oven. Pour coke over the ribs.
- Bake ribs for about 90 minutes at 280°F. Use a fork to poke through, to confirm readiness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 533 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 533kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 41g | 63% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 127mg | 42% |
| Sodium | 1880mg | 78% |
| Potassium | 525mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 847IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 50mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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