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Cherry Dr. Pepper BBQ Ribs Recipe

Sweet Pea's Kitchen

Cherry Dr. Pepper BBQ Ribs are a sweet and savory rib that is loaded with flavor. This Dr. Pepper marinade adds so much flavor to these fall off the bone tender ribs.

Ingredients

1 1/2 - 12 oz can Cherry Dr. Pepper

1 Cup Ketchup

1 - 6 oz. can tomato paste

1 Cup Light brown sugar

1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce

1 tsp. grenadine

1/2 tsp. Onion Powder

1/2 tsp. Black pepper

1/2 tsp. liquid smoke

1 tsp. jerk spice

1 tsp. All spice

1/2 tsp. Chili powder

1 tbsp. Minced garlic

2 full racks of Baby back ribs

Chipotle seasoning

1/4 cup Dr Pepper Cherry soda

Method

1

In a large sauce pan add the Cherry Dr. Pepper, Ketchup, tomato paste, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, and all seasonings.

2

Whisk together. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to low

3

Simmer over VERY low heat for 1 hour. You will need to stir it often.

4

The sauce will thicken and will reduce by almost half on its own. Remove from the heat and allow to cool.

5

Keep in an air tight container in the refrigerator until ready to use.

6

Place the ribs on in a foil-lined 9 x 13 pan.

7

Sprinkle with Chipotle seasoning, run into the meat on all sides.

8

Now pour 1/4 cup of Dr Pepper Cherry soda on the meat.

9

Fold the foil over the ribs to cover all ends.

10

Fold the foil to seal. Allow to marinate for 2 hours.

11

Coat grill with non-stick spray oil. Heat grill to 325°

12

Place ribs wrapped in foil on the grill.

13

Slow cook for 1 hour.

14

Check meat rotate and cook for an additional 30 min.

15

Remove from the grill and coat in BBQ sauce.

16

Place back on the grill for an additional 30 min.

17

Continue to add BBQ sauce to the ribs as needed to ensure a full coating

18

Serve immediately.

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