Dr. Pepper Ribs

Servings: 9

4.5 racks baby back ribs
4.5 liters bottle Dr. Pepper cola
5/8 cup salt
2-and-1/4 tablespoons chili powder
2-and-1/4 tablespoons canola oil
1-and-1/8 medium onion, minced
2-and-1/4 garlic clove, minced
1-and-1/8 cups ketchup
4-and-1/2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
4-and-1/2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1/3 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Directions:

1. 1) Place the ribs in a large cooler. Pour in Dr. Pepper and cover them, reserving at least 1/2 cup for the sauce. Add the salt and soak the ribs for 8-10hrs. (covered in ice)
2. Heat the oven to 350°F Remove the ribs from the liquid, dry them (paper towel), and coat with the chili powder. Place them on a baking dish on top of foil, add 1 cup of water (to steam), and cover tightly with foil. Cook for 2 hours, until the meat nearly falls off the bone.
3. For BBQ Sauce: Heat the oil in saucepan over medium heat. Saute the onion and garlic until they're soft and fragrant and add the ketchup, Worcestershire, vinegar, cayenne and 1/2 cup of Dr. Pepper. Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the sauce thickens.
4. Fire up the grill, and brush the ribs with sauce. When the grill is hot, cook them bone side down for 10 to 20 minutes for however you like it. (Flip them and cook until lightly charred and smoky.)
5. Remove and brush on more sauce.

Takes a few attempts before perfecting your "style" but it's fun trying.