What does soaking ribs in Coke do?

Marinating ribs is an essential step to a delicious barbecued meal. An interesting twist to a traditional rib marinade is using Coca-Cola to tenderize the ribs by breaking down their fibers. The carbonated beverage will provide a sweet flavor, but the meaty flavor will overpower the Coke so it is not too intense.

How do you smoke ribs with Coke?

After 3 hours of cooking, pack each individual half rack of ribs in aluminum foil and pour about 1/4 of a can of Coca-Cola into the foil with the ribs. Wrap the ribs up and return to the cooker. Cook the wrapped ribs for 2 hours at 225°F.

How do you make baby back ribs with Coke?

Instructions

  1. Cut Rib rack in half.
  2. Sprinkle ribs with Salt and Pepper, then place in Crockpot.
  3. Combine BBQ Sauce and Coke in bowl, mix well, reserve 1/2 cup, then pour remainder of sauce over ribs in Crockpot.
  4. Cover Crockpot with lid and cook on HIGH for 4 hours, or LOW for 8 hours, or until done.

What do you soak baby back ribs in?

Combine broth, soy sauce, 1/2 cup sugar, vinegar, olive oil and garlic. Place ribs in a shallow baking dish; pour two-thirds of the marinade over ribs. Turn to coat; refrigerate overnight, turning occasionally. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade.

Does baking soda tenderize ribs?

The general rule is 1 teaspoon baking soda per pound of meat when using it as a tenderizer. For individual tender steaks, like a rib-eye, stick to a marinade or a commercial meat tenderizer. Or season simply with a generous amount of salt and some black pepper.

How do you marinate ribs in Pepsi?

Sprinkle ribs with salt and pepper and pour Pepsi® over. Drain and discard liquid from slow cooker. Add barbecue sauce and thyme into crockpot on top of drained ribs and mix so the ribs are coated. Cover and cook on low for 30 minutes to 1 hour until ribs are glazed.

How do you marinate BBQ spare ribs?