Cola Barbecue Ribs

Name: Cola Barbecue Ribs
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 9 h
Total time: 9 h 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup packed brown sugar; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 3 tablespoons liquid smoke, optional; 4 pounds pork spareribs, cut into serving-size pieces; 1 medium onion, sliced; 1/2 cup cola; 1-1/2 cups barbecue sauce

Total Time Prep: 10 min. Cook: 9 hours

Yield 4 servings

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Enjoy the smoky goodness of a summer barbecue all year long by preparing these moist and tender ribs, inclement weather or not. —Karen Shuck, Edgar, Nebraska

Ingredients

1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons liquid smoke, optional
4 pounds pork spareribs, cut into serving-size pieces
1 medium onion, sliced
1/2 cup cola
1-1/2 cups barbecue sauce

Directions

In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, garlic, salt, pepper and, if desired, liquid smoke; rub over ribs.
Layer ribs and onion in a greased 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker; pour cola over ribs. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or until ribs are tender. Drain liquid. Pour sauce over ribs and cook 1 hour longer.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 999 calories, 66g fat (24g saturated fat), 255mg cholesterol, 1650mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (31g sugars, 2g fiber), 64g protein.

Enjoy the smoky goodness of a summer barbecue all year long by preparing these moist and tender ribs, inclement weather or not. —Karen Shuck, Edgar, Nebraska

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