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Finished Cherry Dr Pepper glazed ribs resting on cutting board with caramelized glaze and perfect color

Cherry Dr Pepper Glazed Ribs Recipe with Chipotle Peppers

Smoky BBQ ribs with sweet and spicy Cherry Dr Pepper glaze featuring chipotle peppers. Perfect for backyard cookouts with restaurant-quality results and incredible flavor.
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Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 racks baby back ribs
  • Yellow mustard for binder
  • BBQ rub brown sugar-based
  • 2 cups Cherry Dr Pepper
  • 3-4 chipotle peppers in adobo chopped
  • 2 tbsp adobo sauce
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp each: garlic powder onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp butter optional

Method
 

  1. Remove membrane from ribs, apply mustard binder and BBQ rub. Rest 30-45 minutes.
  2. Smoke at 250°F for 2.5-3 hours, spritzing with Cherry Dr Pepper every 45 minutes.
  3. Make glaze by simmering all glaze ingredients 15-20 minutes until thickened.
  4. Wrap ribs in foil with Cherry Dr Pepper, brown sugar, and butter. Smoke 2 hours more.
  5. Remove from foil, brush with glaze, and smoke unwrapped 15-30 minutes until set.
  6. Rest 10 minutes, slice between bones, and serve with extra glaze.

Notes

Don't rush the smoking process - ribs need time to become tender. Glaze only in final stage to prevent burning. Internal temperature should reach 195-203°F.