Coca-Cola BBQ Ribs

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Coca-Cola BBQ Ribs on the Big Green Egg are cooked low and slow without wrapping, basted in a sweet and smoky homemade Coca-Cola BBQ sauce. A backyard grilling favorite!

Prep Time10

Cook Time2 30

Course: Ribs

Cuisine: American

Keyword: baby back ribs, big green egg

Servings:

Calories: 466kcal

Ingredients

Coca-Cola BBQ Sauce

2 cups ketchup
2 cups V8 juice
2 cups Coca-Cola
6 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
¼ cup molasses
3 tablespoons granulated garlic
2 tablespoons smoked paprika
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon kosher salt

For the Ribs

2 racks baby back ribs
2 tablespons olive oil
¼ cup Out Grilling SPG Seasoning or pork rub

Instructions

Make the Coca-Cola BBQ Sauce: In a large saucepan, combine ketchup, V8 juice, Coca-Cola, Worcestershire sauce, molasses, smoked paprika, garlic, ginger and salt.
Cook over medium-high heat, bring the mixture to a low boil. Lower to simmer, cook 15- 20 minutes, stirring often. Remove from heat and cool slightly. Store in a covered container. Refrigerate if making ahead.
For the Ribs: Remove the membrane from the back of each rack of ribs. Pat dry with paper towels on both sides.
Drizzle both sides with a light coating of olive oil and sprinkle with SPG Seasoning or pork rub.
Stabilize your Big Green Egg at 250°F with an indirect heat setup (plate setter or convEGGtor in place). Use your favorite wood chunks—we like hickory or pecan for pork.
Place the ribs bone side down on the grates. Smoke for 45 minutes to 1 hour, until internal temperature reaches around 145°F.
Begin basting with Coca-Cola BBQ Sauce every 15 minutes. Let the sauce set and layer on the flavor while the ribs continue to cook.
Continue cooking until ribs reach an internal temperature of 205°F, usually around the 4 to 5-hour mark. They should have a deep red color, tacky bark, and tender texture (but not falling off the bone).
Remove from the grill and let rest 10–15 minutes before slicing and serving with extra sauce on the side.

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Notes

Store leftover ribs in an airtight container or zip top bag in the refrigerator 3-4 days. Store bbq sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 3 months.

Reheat ribs in a foil packet in a 350° oven for 10-15 minutes or on the stove top in a covered pan with 2 tablespoons of water. Add additional sauce as needed.

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