Monday, May 7, 2012

Cherry Cola Ribs

I have served these so many times and actually plan on having them for dinner tomorrow night! They always get RAVE reviews and they are very easy to prepare. I like using the St Louis Style Ribs because there is so much more meat on them.These are a favorite at our yearly Memorial Day Picnic. Pork is usually on sale this time of year so pick some ribs up and enjoy!


Cherry Cola Ribs
LouAnn Dykhouse

Before using the cherry cola, pour it into a bowl and allow it to stand at room temperature until no longer effervescent, about four hours.
4 12-ounce cans cherry cola (flat)- diet Cola is NOT RECOMMENDED.
2 cups cherry jam or preserves
2/3 cup Dijon mustard with horseradish
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons malt vinegar or apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce

3 to 4 Racks Baby Back ribs or  St Louis Style Ribs


Boil cherry cola in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat until reduced to 1 1/2 cups, about 45 minutes. Stir in next 5 ingredients. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until mixture is reduced to 2 1/2 cups, stirring occasionally, about 35 minutes. Transfer glaze to large bowl. (Can be made 1 week ahead. Cover; chill. Bring to room temperature before using.)
Position racks in top and bottom thirds of oven and preheat to 325°F. Sprinkle ribs with salt and pepper. Wrap each rib rack tightly in foil, enclosing completely. Divide foil packets between 2 rimmed baking sheets. Bake until ribs are very tender, switching positions of baking sheets halfway through baking, about 2 hours total. Cool ribs slightly in foil. Pour off any fat from foil packets. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Keep covered in foil packets and refrigerate. Let stand at room temperature 1 hour before continuing.)
Prepare barbecue (medium-low heat). Cut each rib rack in half between bones. Set aside 1 cup glaze. Brush ribs with remaining glaze and grill ribs until brown and glazed, turning to prevent burning, about 5 minutes total. Serve, passing reserved glaze separately.
The glaze is easily doubled to feed a crowd.

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