Sweet Heat Cheerwine Baby Back Ribs

Name: Sweet Heat Cheerwine Baby Back Ribs
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h 30 min
Yield: 6 - 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 tsp. smoked paprika; 2 tsp. chili powder; 2 tsp. dry mustard; 1 tsp. garlic powder; 1 tsp. ground ginger; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 2 (3-lb.) slabs baby back ribs; 1 (12-oz.) bottle Cheerwine soft drink; 1 (15-oz.) can tomato sauce; 1/3 c. light brown sugar; 1 tbsp. Dijon mustard; 2 tsp. chili-garlic sauce

By Marian Cooper CairnsPublished: May 11, 2017

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Brian Woodcock

Yields:

6 - 8 serving(s)

Prep Time:

30 mins

Cook Time:

3 hrs

Total Time:

3 hrs 30 mins

Smothered on grilled baby back ribs, this Cheerwine glaze is finger-lickin' good. Better stock up on the napkins.

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Ingredients

2 tsp. smoked paprika
2 tsp. chili powder
2 tsp. dry mustard
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. ground ginger
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 (3-lb.) slabs baby back ribs
1 (12-oz.) bottle Cheerwine soft drink
1 (15-oz.) can tomato sauce
1/3 cup light brown sugar
1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
2 tsp. chili-garlic sauce

Directions

1. Step 1Preheat oven to 325°F. Stir together paprika, chili powder, dry mustard, garlic powder, ginger, 4 teaspoons salt, and 2 teaspoons pepper in bowl. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons spice mixture over ribs, dividing evenly. Place ribs on a rimmed baking sheet; wrap tightly with aluminum foil. Bake until tender, 2 to 2 1/2 hours. Remove foil; rest 30 minutes.
2. Step 2Combine Cheerwine, tomato sauce, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, chili-garlic sauce, and 1 tablespoon spice mixture in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until reduced to 2 cups, 25 to 30 minutes.
3. Step 3Heat grill to medium. Grill ribs, basting with 1 cup of the Cheerwine sauce and turning frequently, until lightly charred and lacquered, 10 to 15 minutes.
4. Step 4Transfer to a platter and serve with remaining Cheerwine sauce and spice mixture.