Cranberry & Cola-Glazed Babyback Ribs
Indulge in the mouthwatering delight of Cranberry & Cola-Glazed Babyback Ribs, a dish that promises tender, flavorful meat with every bite. Perfect for any gathering or family dinner, these ribs are coated in a unique glaze made from 100% cranberry juice and Coca-Cola, offering a perfect balance of sweetness and tanginess. The recipe is straightforward, making it accessible for cooks of all skill levels. Whether you choose to slow-cook them in a Crock Pot or bake them in the oven, you’ll be rewarded with fall-off-the-bone tenderness that will have everyone coming back for more.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow cooking / Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 3 cups Coca-Cola
- 2 cups cranberry juice (100% juice)
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Creole mustard
- 5–6 cloves garlic
- 1–2 racks babyback beef ribs
Instructions
- Prepare the marinade by blending Coca-Cola, cranberry juice, brown sugar, Creole mustard, minced garlic, and other ingredients until smooth.
- Reserve some marinade for basting later.
- Marinate the beef ribs in the blended sauce for at least 1 hour or overnight for deeper flavor.
- Cook the marinated ribs in a Crock Pot on low for about 6 hours or bake in an oven at 300°F (150°C) for about 4 hours, basting with reserved sauce occasionally.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 rack of ribs (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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