Description
Tender slow-baked ribs glazed with a rich Coca-Cola and honey barbecue sauce. The cola helps tenderize the meat while the honey caramelizes into a sticky, flavorful coating that creates juicy fall-off-the-bone ribs perfect for family dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
- 2 racks beef ribs (about 1.5 kg / 3.3 lb)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup Coca-Cola
- 1/2 cup honey
- 3/4 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 150°C (300°F) and line a baking tray with aluminum foil.
- Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs and pat them dry with paper towels.
- In a small bowl, mix salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
- Rub the ribs with olive oil and coat evenly with the seasoning mixture.
- Wrap the ribs tightly in foil and place them on the prepared tray.
- Bake for 2 to 2 1/2 hours until the ribs are tender.
- While the ribs cook, prepare the sauce by combining Coca-Cola, honey, ketchup, brown sugar, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, onion powder, and black pepper in a saucepan.
- Bring the sauce to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 20 minutes until thickened.
- Remove the ribs from the oven, carefully unwrap them, and brush generously with the honey cola sauce.
- Increase the oven temperature to 200°C (400°F) and bake the ribs uncovered for 10–15 minutes to caramelize the glaze.
- Optional: finish the ribs under the broiler or on a grill for about 5 minutes for extra char.
- Slice between the bones and serve with additional sauce.
Notes
- Removing the membrane helps the seasoning penetrate and improves tenderness.
- For extra smoky flavor, add 1 teaspoon liquid smoke to the sauce.
- The sauce can be made up to 3 days in advance and refrigerated.
- Brush extra sauce on the ribs during the final baking stage for a thicker glaze.
- Allow the ribs to rest for a few minutes before slicing to keep them juicy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
