We used COCA COLA to Make BEEF RIBS!

beef ribs

🥗Healthier: pork ribs

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Pork ribs offer a similar taste at a lower cost.

red wine

🥗Healthier: grape juice

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

Grape juice adds sweetness without alcohol.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is lighter and often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is versatile and budget-friendly.

Prepare the Gateway drum smoker with lump charcoal and old briquettes, lighting the starters.

Score the membrane on the back of the beef ribs to prevent curling during cooking.

Apply Worcestershire sauce to the back of the beef ribs.

Season the back of the beef ribs with a light layer of black pepper.

Add Southern Belle seasoning to the back of the beef ribs for flavor.

Repeat the seasoning process on the top side of the beef ribs without trimming any fat or silver skin.

Preheat the smoker to 300 degrees Fahrenheit, adjusting the intake vents for temperature control.

Open a few cans of Coca-Cola and place them in a baking pan, keeping the cans intact with just the tops open.

Add chunks of Hickory wood to the smoker for flavor.

Place the grate over the charcoal and set the Coca-Cola pan in the middle of the grate.

Position the beef ribs away from the direct heat to allow for even cooking and smoke absorption.

Rotate the beef ribs every 30 minutes during cooking for even exposure.

Spritz the beef ribs with plain water if they appear dry, avoiding flavor manipulation to maintain the Coca-Cola experiment.

After three hours, check the beef ribs for doneness and visual appearance.

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