The Neelys Sweet Cola Ribs

Ingredients

Cola Barbecue Sauce

• 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 fresh ground black pepper
• 1/2 tablespoon onion powder
• 1/2 tablespoon ground mustard
• 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce

Dry Rub

• 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 pork spare rib racks (about 3 pound each)

Directions

1. 1

   For the sauce: 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 frequently, for 1 hour 15 minutes.

2. 2

   For the dry rub: Whisk all dry ingredients together in a small bowl. This can be stored up to 6 months in an airtight container.

3. 3

   For the ribs: 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 and refrigerate 4 to 12 hours so flavors can permeate.

4. 4

   Preheat grill to 250 degrees F. using hickory and charcoal. Set up your grill for indirect heat.

5. 5

   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.

6. 6

   *Coat ribs with Sweet Cola Barbecue Sauce and cook for another 20 minutes.

7. 7

   *Reserve some of the sauce for dipping when the ribs are served.