Sweet Cola Ribs

Prep Time: 720 Minutes

Cook Time: 180 Minutes

Ready In: 900 Minutes

Servings: 4

From Down Home with the Neeleys . Putting here for safe keeping.

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

1 medium onion, finely chopped

3 garlic cloves, finely chopped

2 cups ketchup

1 (12 ounce) can cola

1/2 cup apple cider vinegar

2 tablespoons brown sugar

1/2 tablespoon ground black pepper

1/2 tablespoon onion powder

1/2 tablespoon ground mustard

1/2 tablespoon lemon juice

1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce

2 tablespoons salt

2 tablespoons brown sugar

2 teaspoons garlic powder

2 teaspoons onion powder

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon chili powder

1 teaspoon black pepper

2 (3 lb) pork spare rib racks (about 3 pounds each)

Directions:

1. For Sauce:.
2. In a medium saucepan, over medium heat, add oil. Once heated, add the onion and garlic and saute until tender. Add all the remaining sauce ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook uncovered, stirring fequently for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
3. For the dry rub:.
4. Whisk all fry ingredients in a small bowl. This can be stored up tp 6 months in an airtight container.
5. For the ribs:.
6. Rinse and dry ribs. Place on a clean cutting board, pull off the membrane and trim the ribs of excess fat. Liberally season both sides of the ribs with rub. Wrap ribs with plastic wrap amd refrigerate 4 to 12 hours so flavors can permeate.
7. Preheat grill to 250 degrees F. using hickory and charcoal. Set up your grill for indirect heat.
8. Place ribs, meatier side down on the grill away from the coals. Close grill cover. Cook the pork ribs for 1 hour 15 minutes; flipping several times for even cook. Coat the ribs with Sweet Cola Barbecue Sauce and cook for another 20 minutes. Reserve some of the sauce for dipping when the ribs are served.
9. PREP TIME INCLUDES REFRIGERATION TIME.

By RecipeOfHealth.com