Best 6 Cherry Barbecue Pork Ribs Recipes

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**Savory Cherry Barbecue Pork Ribs: A Taste of Sweet and Tangy Goodness**

Tantalize your taste buds with our irresistible Cherry Barbecue Pork Ribs, a delectable dish that combines the perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors. These succulent ribs are meticulously prepared with a mouthwatering cherry barbecue sauce, infusing each bite with a burst of fruity and smoky goodness. Our recipe offers three tempting variations to cater to your preferences: a classic Cherry Barbecue Sauce, a Spicy Cherry Barbecue Sauce for those who crave a kick, and a tangy Cherry Chipotle Barbecue Sauce that adds a touch of heat. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHERRY COLA GLAZED RIBS



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BBQ sauce made from cherry cola and cherry preserves and spicy brown mustard makes an excellent sauce for grilled ribs

Provided by Janet Barton

Categories     Dinner     lunch

Time 2h30m

Number Of Ingredients 7

48 ounces 1.5 liters Cherry cola (Flat )
1 1/2 cups cherry preserves
2/3 cup spicy brown mustard
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 racks Pork Spare Ribs (approx 7 lbs)
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Sprinkle ribs with salt and pepper. Wrap each rack in heavy-duty aluminum foil and close tightly. Place each foil pack on a separate baking sheet and bake for 2 hours or until meat is tender. Remove from foil packs and cut each rack in half. Brush with glaze. Place on a hot grill and cook about 5 minutes on each side. Brush with glaze with each turn. Cook until browned and glazed. Remove from heat. Allow to ribs to rest 15 minutes before cutting. Cut between each bone and serve with remaining glaze. Serves 6. (inspired by Bon Appetit or Gourmet years ago)
  • Boil cherry cola that has been left out to flatten, which means bubbles removed. in a heavy large saucepan over medium heat until reduced to 2 cups. About 45 minutes. Stir in cherry preserves, mustard, soy sauce and apple cider vinegar. Bring to a simmer and cook until reduced to about 2 1/2 - 3 cups or about 30 minutes. Remove from heat and transfer to a serving bowl. Can be made a few days in advance and refrigerated. Rewarm before use.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 8 people, Calories 259 kcal, Carbohydrate 62 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 640 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 46 g

GRILLED RIBS WITH CHERRY COLA BARBECUE SAUCE



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Lick-your-fingers good! Baby back ribs are a fantastic summertime supper.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 2h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

5 to 6 lb pork baby back ribs
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
1 teaspoon garlic pepper blend
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1 cup barbecue sauce
1 can (12 oz) cherry cola
1/4 cup cherry preserves
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1 to 2 teaspoons buffalo wing hot sauce or other hot sauce

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Cut ribs into serving-size sections. Rub ribs with seasoned salt, garlic pepper and ginger. Place ribs in 15x10x1-inch pan, overlapping slightly. Bake uncovered about 1 hour 30 minutes or until tender.
  • Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan, mix barbecue sauce, cola, preserves, mustard and buffalo wing sauce. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer uncovered 30 to 40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until flavors are blended and sauce is slightly thickened.
  • Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat. Cover and grill ribs over medium heat 10 to 15 minutes, turning and brushing occasionally with barbecue sauce mixture to glaze.
  • Heat remaining barbecue sauce mixture to boiling; boil and stir 1 minute. Serve sauce with ribs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 830, Carbohydrate 31 g, Cholesterol 220 mg, Fat 3 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 53 g, SaturatedFat 20 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 840 mg, Sugar 24 g, TransFat 0 g

CHERRY COLA GLAZED SPARE RIBS



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Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h50m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/3 cup Sandra Lee All-Purpose Rub
2 tablespoons teriyaki mix (recommended: Kikkoman)
3 racks pork spare ribs
1 cup cherry cola
1 cup BBQ sauce
1/3 cup cherry preserves
2 tablespoons teriyaki mix (recommended: Kikkoman)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a small bowl, combine All-Purpose Rub with 2 tablespoons teriyaki mix. Sprinkle seasoning over ribs and pat in.
  • Place ribs in a shallow roasting pan. Tightly cover with foil. Bake in oven for 1 hour.
  • While ribs are cooking, make glaze by combining glaze ingredients in a saucepan over medium heat. Simmer 10 minutes and remove from heat.
  • Remove ribs from oven and carefully drain fat from roasting pan. Generously brush with glaze and continue baking ribs, uncovered for 30 to 45 minutes more or until tender, turning and brushing occasionally with glaze. Remove from grill and cut into servings. Serve hot with glaze on the side.
  • For Outdoor Grill:
  • Set up grill for indirect cooking over medium heat. (No heat source under meat). Prepare ribs as directed. Place ribs in rib rack over drip pan on hot grill. Add a handful of hickory chips to hot coals or smoke box. Cover grill. Rotate ribs around rack every 30 minutes. After 1 hour, add 10 briquettes to each pile of coals and another handful of soaked hickory chips. Cook 2 to 2 1/2 hours. About 20 minutes before ribs are done, remove ribs from rib rack and lay meat side down on grill. Generously brush with glaze and pile ribs in center of grill over drip pan. Cover and cook 10 minutes. Turn ribs and brush on more glaze and re-pile. Cook an additional 10 minutes.

THE ULTIMATE BARBECUED RIBS



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Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h40m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 slabs baby back ribs (about 3 pounds)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Extra-virgin olive oil
2 bacon slices
4 sprigs fresh thyme
1/2 onion
3 smashed garlic cloves
2 cups ketchup
1 cup peach preserves
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard or 1 tablespoon dry mustard
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/4 cup molasses
2 tablespoons red or white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground paprika

Steps:

  • Special equipment: Kitchen twine
  • Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F. Put the ribs on a baking sheet, season with salt and pepper and drizzle with olive oil. Stick them in the oven, and let the ribs bake, low and slow for 1 1/2 hours.
  • Meanwhile, make the sauce. Wrap the bacon around the middle of the thyme sprigs and tie with kitchen twine so you have a nice bundle. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the thyme bundle and cook slowly for 3 to 4 minutes to render the bacon fat and give the sauce a nice smoky taste. Add the onion and garlic and cook slowly, without coloring, for 5 minutes. Add all of the rest of the sauce ingredients, give the sauce a stir, and turn the heat down to low. Cook slowly for 20 minutes to meld the flavors. Put some sauce in a separate bowl for basting, reserving the remaining sauce for serving.
  • Baste the ribs with the sauce and let them continue cooking, basting twice more, for 30 more minutes. When the ribs are cooked, take them out of the oven. You can let them hang out like this until you're ready to eat.
  • When ready to eat, preheat the broiler for 5 minutes and broil the ribs, basting with the sauce. They should become crisp and charred, about 5 minutes on each side. Pick the onion and garlic out of the sauce and serve with ribs.

SPICY CHERRY RIBS



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Provided by Guy Fieri

Categories     main-dish

Time 4h55m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

2 teaspoons yellow mustard
2 pork rib racks (St. Louis style spare ribs)
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 recipe Spicy Cherry Glaze, recipe follows
2 tablespoons scallions, chopped
1 teaspoon sesame seeds
1 tablespoon oil
1 cup diced red onion
4 tablespoons minced ginger
3 cups canned cherries in syrup, preferably Bing
2 tablespoons minced garlic
2 tablespoons tequila (recommended: Cabo Wabo Resposado)
3 tablespoons hot sauce (recommended: Sriracha)
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon sherry wine vinegar
4 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Place ribs onto aluminum foil. Brush the mustard onto the ribs. Mix dry ingredients thoroughly. Then cover the ribs with the rub. Let sit at room temperature for 45 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
  • Wrap the ribs, meat side down, in the aluminum foil then place onto a baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, reduce the heat to 225 degrees F and cook for another 1 1/2 hours. Then, open the foil and cook for 1 hour. Remove ribs from oven, and discard the foil. Cut into 4-rib portions. Liberally slather on the Spicy Cherry Glaze, then place, bone side down, in a roasting pan. Pour the remaining sauce over the ribs and continue to cook for 1 1/2 hours, basting occasionally. When ribs are fork tender, place under broiler for 10 minutes to crisp the cherry glaze. Serve immediately garnished with scallions and sesame seeds.
  • In a medium saute pan over medium heat, add oil, onion, ginger, cherries and garlic. Saute until lightly caramelized. Deglaze with tequila, hot sauce, sesame oil, sherry wine vinegar and soy sauce. Let simmer for 15 minutes. Season, with salt and pepper.

CHERRY BARBECUE SAUCE



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You can use fresh or frozen cherries to make this flavorful barbecue sauce. It tastes phenomenal on ribs and chicken! -Ilene Harrington, Nipomo, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield about 3-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 medium onion, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups fresh or frozen dark sweet cherries, pitted and coarsely chopped
1 cup ketchup
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon Liquid Smoke, optional

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Cook, uncovered, over medium-low heat for 20 minutes or until cherries are tender and sauce is thickened, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 74 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 184mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose the right ribs: Look for ribs that are meaty and have a good amount of marbling. Avoid ribs that are thin or have a lot of bone.
  • Prepare the ribs properly: Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs and trim off any excess fat. Cut the ribs into individual portions if desired.
  • Make the cherry barbecue sauce in advance: This will give the flavors time to develop. You can also store the sauce in the refrigerator for up to a week.
  • Cook the ribs low and slow: This will help them to become tender and fall off the bone. You can cook the ribs in the oven, on the grill, or in a smoker.
  • Baste the ribs frequently with the cherry barbecue sauce: This will help to keep them moist and flavorful. You can also add additional sauce to the ribs after they are cooked.
  • Serve the ribs with your favorite sides: Some popular sides for ribs include baked beans, coleslaw, and potato salad.

Conclusion:

Cherry barbecue pork ribs are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you are cooking for a family meal or a backyard barbecue, these ribs are sure to be a hit. With a little bit of planning and preparation, you can make cherry barbecue pork ribs that are fall-off-the-bone tender and bursting with flavor. So fire up the grill or preheat the oven, and get ready to enjoy some amazing ribs!

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