Dr Pepper Ribs

By learen

Ingredients

• 3 T light brown sugar
• 1/2 t salt
• 1 T dry Southwest seasoning
• 2 t onion powder
• 1 slab pork spareribs, 4 lbs
• 2 c Dr Pepper soft drink
• 2/3 c ketchup

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

Prepare grill for indirect heat cooking. Combine sugar and salt with 2 t seasoning and 1 t onion powder. Rub over ribs and place meaty side down on grill. Cover and cook 15 min. Turn ribs. Cover; cook until tender about 2 hours, brush with glaze (see below) several times during last 20 min of cooking.

While ribs are cooking, make glaze; in pot, combine Dr Pepper, ketchup, remaining 1 t seasoning and 1 t onion powder. Bring to a boil over med high heat. Cook stirring occasinally, until thickened, 15-20 min.

Let ribs stand 10 min before serving and brush with any remaining glaze before cutting.

No grill option: preheat oven to 325. Line large roasting pan with foil. Place ribs, meaty side up, on pan and cover with foil. Roast until tender 1 hr and 45 min. Uncover and brush with glaze several times. Roast, uncovered until browned, another 15-20 min.