Cola-Barbecued Ribs

Name: Cola-Barbecued Ribs
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: 2 1/2 tablespoons, light brown sugar; 1 1/2 tablespoons, paprika; 1 1/2 tablespoons, pepper; 2 teaspoons, salt; 1 teaspoon, Chinese five-spice powder; 3 pounds, baby back ribs (2 racks, each about 1 1/2 pounds), membrane removed (see note); 2 cups, wood chips, soaked for 15 minutes; 4 cups, cola; 1/2 , onion, cut into large chunks; 1/4 cup, water; 1 1/4 cups, ketchup; 1 tablespoon, red wine vinegar; 2 teaspoons, yellow mustard; 1 1/2 teaspoons, Worcestershire sauce; 1/4 teaspoon, vanilla extract

Main Courses
Pork
Grilling & Barbecue

Appears in Cook's Country June/July 2008

Cola ribs are becoming increasingly popular with backyard and even competition barbecuers. Unfortunately, the sugary cola can burn on the outside of the ribs and the cola flavor is often minimal. The secret to harnessing cola flavor is to tame the soda's sweetness and augment its base flavors with similar spices.

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SERVES 4

TIME 5¼ hours

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