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Dr Pepper Party Ribs

Dr Pepper Party Ribs is exactly what it sounds like - Trust me, these disappear fast.
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Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 3 hours
Total Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 371kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 Racks St. Louis-Style Pork Ribs Or Baby Backs
  • 2 TBSP Yellow Mustard Or Hot Sauce Binder
  • 1/2 C BBQ Rub
  • 1/2 C Unsalted Butter Sliced
  • 2 TBSP Brown Sugar

Dr Pepper BBQ Sauce

  • 1/4 C Brown Sugar
  • 2 C Dr. Pepper
  • 1 C Ketchup
  • 2 TBSP Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 1 TBSP Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1 tsp Yellow Mustard
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper

Instructions

  • Start by making the Dr Pepper BBQ Sauce: Pour 2 C Dr Pepper into a pot and let boil for about 5-8 minutes to reduce by half. Add all other ingredients and allow to simmer for 15-20 minutes until consistency is where you like
  • Slice the ribs into individual bones and coat each one with mustard or hot sauce as a binder. Generously season all sides with BBQ rub and let rest at room temperature while the smoker preheats.
  • Preheat your smoker to 250°F. Place ribs directly on the grates and smoke for 2 hours until bark is set and color is deep red. The meat should show some pullback from the bone.
  • Transfer ribs to an aluminum pan. Add sliced butter and brown sugar on top of the ribs, then pour in the Dr. Pepper BBQ sauce. Cover tightly with foil and return the pan to the smoker.
  • Continue cooking at 250°F for 1 hours until ribs are tender but not falling apart. Remove from heat and rest, still covered, for 10 to 15 minutes before serving. Toss the ribs gently in the sauce before plating or serve straight from the pan.

Nutrition

Calories: 371kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 61mg | Sodium: 663mg | Potassium: 173mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 39g | Vitamin A: 867IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 1mg