COCA-COLA BBQ RIBS

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Provided by Kimmi Knippel (Sweet_Memories) @KimmiK

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 slabs - baby back pork ribs (i use smithfield pork loin backribs)
SPICE RUB:
4 tablespoon(s) brown sugar, firmly packed
2 tablespoon(s) salt and pepper (each)2
2 tablespoon(s) onion powder
1 tablespoon(s) paprika (optional - i don't use it)
COCA-COLA BBQ SAUCE:
1 can(s) coca-cola (don't use diet - you're eating pork - just go for it!)
4 cup(s) ketchup
1/2 cup(s) worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoon(s) liquid smoke flavoring
1/2 cup(s) a1 steak sauce
1/2 cup(s) brown sugar, firmly packed
1 teaspoon(s) onion powder
1 teaspoon(s) garlic powder
1 teaspoon(s) black pepper

Steps:

THE DAY BEFORE: Remove membrane from back of ribs. Prepare spice rub. Rub the rub all over front & back of ribs. Double wrap in aluminum foil & refrigerate overnight.
NEXT DAY: Gas grill (we have 4 burners) directions...preheat grill on high for 10 - 15 minutes. Remove ribs from foil. Once grill is heated, turn off 2 middle burneres & turn 2 outer burners to low (aka: indirect heat). Place ribs (bone side down) & grill for 1 1/2 hours (no turning the ribs - stays juicer that way).
As the ribs are cooking, prepare the Coca-Cola BBQ Sauce (you can do this the day before as well so that the flavors marry together).
COCA-COLA BBQ SAUCE: Combine the ingredients in a heavy saucepan & gradually bring to boil over medium heat. Reduce the heat slightly to obtain a gentle simmer. Simmer the sauce until reduced by 1/4 C, 6 - 8 minutes. Let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until ready to use. The sauce will keep for several months & can also freeze it. This sauce is also perfect for chicken, pork & even over steaks).
After 1 1/2 hour is up, put some BBQ Sauce on top of ribs (not slathered & no need for saucing the bottom of ribs), then turn over & cook additional 1/2 hour. Take off when done. When serving...slather with lots of Coca-Cola BBQ Sauce & enjoy!