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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

James Brown
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.
Servings 4
Calories 538 kcal
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes

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 garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp butter optional

Instructions
 

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

Nutrition

Calories: 538kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 28gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 105mgSodium: 2045mgPotassium: 539mgFiber: 2gSugar: 39gVitamin A: 298IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 85mgIron: 2mg
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