How To Make Cola And Coffee Beef Ribs | Recipe | Well Done

cola

🥗Healthier: sparkling water with a splash of fruit juice

💰Cheaper: generic cola

Generic cola provides similar sweetness and flavor at a lower cost.

coffee

🥗Healthier: decaf coffee

💰Cheaper: instant coffee

Instant coffee is often less expensive and can be used in a pinch.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

White sugar is more affordable and can substitute in most recipes.

barbecue sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade barbecue sauce

💰Cheaper: ketchup with spices

Ketchup with spices can mimic barbecue sauce flavor at a lower cost.

Prepare the ribs by trimming excess fat and removing the membrane from the back.

Mix cola, coffee, brown sugar, soy sauce, garlic, onion, black pepper, salt, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, mustard, apple cider vinegar, and liquid smoke in a bowl.

Marinate the ribs in the cola and coffee mixture for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight in the refrigerator.

Preheat the grill to medium heat.

Remove the ribs from the marinade and reserve the marinade for basting.

Place the ribs on the grill and cook for about 2-3 hours, turning occasionally and basting with the marinade.

During the last 30 minutes of cooking, brush the ribs with barbecue sauce.

Check for doneness; the meat should be tender and pull away from the bone easily.

Remove the ribs from the grill and let them rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing.

Serve the ribs with extra barbecue sauce on the side.

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