🍖 Dr Pepper Ribs 🍖

These Dr. Pepper Ribs are tender, juicy, and packed with flavor. The Dr. Pepper adds a unique sweetness and depth to the barbecue sauce, making these ribs a crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients:

• 2 racks of baby back ribs (about 4-5 pounds total)
• 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon chili powder

For the Dr. Pepper Barbecue Sauce:

• 2 cups Dr. Pepper soda
• 1 cup ketchup
• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• Salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions:

Prepare the Ribs:

1. Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
2. Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs for more tender meat.
3. In a small bowl, mix together the smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, brown sugar, salt, black pepper, and chili powder.
4. Rub the spice mixture evenly over both sides of the ribs.

Bake the Ribs:

1. Wrap each rack of ribs in aluminum foil and place them on a baking sheet.
2. Bake in the preheated oven for 2.5 to 3 hours, or until the ribs are tender.

Make the Dr. Pepper Barbecue Sauce:

1. While the ribs are baking, prepare the barbecue sauce.
2. In a medium saucepan, combine the Dr. Pepper, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika.
3. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened.
4. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Grill the Ribs:

1. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
2. Remove the ribs from the oven and carefully unwrap them from the foil.
3. Brush the ribs generously with the Dr. Pepper barbecue sauce.
4. Grill the ribs for 5-10 minutes on each side, brushing with more sauce as needed, until they are nicely caramelized and slightly charred.

Serve:

1. Remove the ribs from the grill and let them rest for a few minutes.
2. Cut the ribs into individual portions and serve with any remaining Dr. Pepper barbecue sauce on the side.

Enjoy these delicious and flavorful Dr. Pepper Ribs as a perfect main dish for any barbecue or gathering!