Cherry Cola Barbecued Ribs

[Mama Mangia]

Cherry Cola Barbecued Ribs
Serves 6


2 packages (3 to 5 lb. total) pork loin back ribs (baby backs)
3 or 4 cans (8 oz. each) Cherry Cola
2 tablespoons firmly packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup Cherry Jam
3/4 cup Hickory Smoke Barbecue Sauce



1 Rinse rib racks, pat dry, and cut into 4- or 5-bone sections. Put ribs in a large bowl or bowls and pour in cola to cover meat, reserving 1/2 cup to use later. Cover and chill at least 2 hours or up to 24, turning ribs halfway through marinating time.

2 Prepare barbecue grill and preheat for indirect-heat cooking (the charcoal or gas flame is balanced on the sides, not directly under the food; click here for details).

3 In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, garlic powder, and pepper. Drain ribs and pat dry. Pat meat side of ribs evenly with brown sugar mixture.

4 Cut two 24-inch-long sheets from a roll of heavy-duty foil (18 in. wide; see tools). Place half the ribs, meat side up, on one half of a sheet of foil. Fold other half of foil over meat, leaving a space above ribs. Fold two edges to seal, then pour 1/4 cup of the reserved cola into packet through unsealed edge; fold to seal. Repeat with remaining ribs.

5 Lay packets, folded side up, on center of grill (not over direct heat). Cover charcoal grill and open vents; close lid on gas grill. Cook until meat has pulled back from bone ends (cut packet to check), about 45 minutes.

6 Meanwhile, in a bowl, mix cherry jam and barbecue sauce; set aside half for serving.

7 Using tongs and a wide spatula, take packets off grill; remove ribs from packets and return to center of grill (not over direct heat); cover grill and open vents for charcoal. Cook, brushing often with half the jam mixture and turning as needed to brown on both sides, until meat is no longer pink in center between ribs (cut to test), about 15 minutes.

8 Transfer ribs to a clean platter or rimmed carving board and cut between bones to separate. Serve ribs with reserved jam mixture.

[helpmarcproject]

I thought my famous cola ribs were out of site, but I would have never thought to add a bit of cherry jam to the recipe. Damn sugar you're on to something here. I like to add a bit of brown sugar to a lot of my BBQ, but I think the jam idea might get me thinking. Hey, to get my rib recipe and give it a taste check out the URL attached to my profile. I'm too new to this forum to provide links.

[chubbyalaskagriz]

Mama- this DOES sound delish!