Best 4 Sunnys Cola Glazed Short Ribs Recipes

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Indulge in a tantalizing culinary journey with Sunny's Cola-Glazed Short Ribs, a dish that harmonizes the sweet, tangy, and savory flavors to create an unforgettable dining experience. These melt-in-your-mouth short ribs are braised to perfection, resulting in fall-off-the-bone tenderness, while the luscious cola glaze adds a unique depth of flavor.

Accompanying this main course are two delectable side dishes: creamy mashed potatoes and a refreshing cucumber salad. The mashed potatoes provide a velvety and comforting base for the ribs, while the crisp and tangy cucumber salad cuts through the richness of the meat. Together, these elements form a symphony of flavors that will delight your taste buds.

So, embark on this culinary adventure and treat yourself to Sunny's Cola-Glazed Short Ribs, a dish guaranteed to elevate your mealtime to new heights. Let the tantalizing aromas fill your kitchen as you follow the easy-to-follow instructions in this article, and savor the satisfaction of creating a restaurant-quality meal in the comfort of your own home.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

SUNNY'S HONEY BBQ OVEN SHORT RIBS



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Provided by Sunny Anderson

Time 5h5m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup sweet paprika
1 tablespoon onion powder
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 teaspoons dry oregano
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
6 pounds short-ribs, flanken-cut (about 6 ribs bone-in, cut into 5 to 6-inch strips)
1/2 cup honey

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 300 degrees F.
  • In a small bowl, combine the paprika, onion powder, 4 teaspoons salt, oregano, garlic powder, cumin, cayenne pepper and a few grinds of black pepper. Rub the mixture all over the ribs and allow it to sit at room temperature for 1 to 2 hours at the most.
  • Place the ribs snugly in an oven dish with the fat side of each rib facing up. Cover tightly with aluminum foil and don't be afraid to top the dish with another heavy dish to ensure the seal! Cook in the oven for 2 1/2 hours, at this point the meat should be falling off the bones. Remove the ribs from the oven and raise the temperature to 425 degrees F.
  • Using a pair of tongs, flip and move the beef around a bit. Drizzle the honey evenly over the top of each rib. Place the ribs back in the oven, this time leaving it uncovered and cook another 10 to 15 minutes.

CROWD-SOURCED BARBECUE RIBS



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Arriving at the perfect ribs recipe often depends on which part of America you're in - and just how messy you want to get. Just a few ingredient changes can take you from the vinegar hills of the Carolinas to the brown sugar-rubbed streets of Memphis. When I asked you all for your input on this recipe, I had to first figure out where to land on the map as far as cooking style - and Kansas City took the lead! Your votes steered me toward using pork ribs over beef, and most of you opted for a rub and a sauce (my personal choice, too). I thought we should keep the ingredient count low, so this rub calls for just five pantry pulls - then the rub is repurposed into an ingredient in the sauce. As for the cooking technique, "slow and low" isn't just the title of a fun Beastie Boys song from the '80s, it is the mantra of all expert barbecuers. Make sure to plan ahead so you're dining on time, and if you don't already have a good temperature read on your grill, get an oven thermometer. It's a great buy, usually under $10. To catch the next poll, follow me @SunnyAnderson on Twitter.

Provided by Sunny Anderson

Categories     main-dish

Time 5h15m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 4-to 5-pound racks pork spare ribs
1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
2 tablespoons smoked paprika (hot or sweet)
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon mustard powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 cup ketchup
1 shallot, grated on the large holes of a box grater
1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Prepare the ribs: Slide a butter knife between the bone and thin membrane on the bone side of the ribs to loosen. Grab the membrane with a paper towel, then pull it off and discard.
  • Make the rub: Mix the brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, mustard powder, cumin, 2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon pepper in a small bowl. Set aside 2 tablespoons of the rub for the sauce. Rub the rest all over both racks of ribs. Wrap well in plastic wrap or foil and refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.
  • Soak 2 cups wood chips (such as cherry, apple or pecan) in cool water, about 30 minutes. Preheat a grill to medium low (250˚ F) and prepare for indirect grilling: For a charcoal grill, bank the coals to one side. For a gas grill, turn off half the burners. Cover the indirect side of the grill with foil (or position a drip pan underneath the grates). Drain the wood chips and scatter over the hot coals (for a charcoal grill), or place in a smoker box over direct heat (for a gas grill). Unwrap the ribs and place meat-side up on the indirect side of the grill. Close the lid and grill until the ribs are a rich brick red color, 2 to 2 1/2 hours. (For a charcoal grill, adjust the vents and add more coals as needed to maintain the temperature.)
  • Meanwhile, make the sauce: Combine the ketchup, shallot, brown sugar, vinegar, 1/2 cup water and the reserved 2 tablespoons rub in a medium saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is thickened, 25 to 30 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and set aside to cool.
  • Remove the ribs from the grill and wrap each rack in heavy-duty foil. Return the ribs to the indirect side of the grill, meat-side down, and continue to grill until the meat has pulled back a bit from the bones, 2 to 2 1/2 more hours. (For a charcoal grill, adjust the vents and add more coals as needed.)
  • Carefully unwrap the ribs and return to the indirect side of the grill, meat-side up. Brush generously with about 2/3 cup of the sauce. Cover and grill until the sauce is cooked into the meat, 10 to 20 more minutes. Remove the ribs to a cutting board and let rest a few minutes, then cut into individual ribs. Serve with the remaining sauce.

SUNNY'S ORANGE JALAPEñO PARTY RIBS



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Provided by Sunny Anderson

Categories     main-dish

Time 5h50m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup orange marmalade
1/2 cup chopped white onion
1/4 cup brown sugar, light or dark
1 tablespoon ketchup
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 jalapeños, one seeded, both finely chopped
1 clove garlic, grated on a rasp
Zest of 1 orange (if using fresh orange juice)
Kosher salt and freshly ground coarse black pepper
1 cup orange juice (preferably fresh)
3 to 4 pounds baby back pork ribs, sliver skin removed
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
1 orange, sliced into wedges, for serving

Steps:

  • For the sauce: Add the marmalade, onions, brown sugar, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, jalapeños, garlic, orange zest, a pinch of salt and plenty of coarse ground black pepper to a medium pot on medium-high. Bring to a simmer and cook until slightly reduced and thickened. Remove from the heat and divide as follows: for the basting liquid, pour 1/4th of the sauce into a medium bowl and whisk in the orange juice. Pour the remaining sauce into a medium bowl to use as the glazing liquid.
  • For the ribs: Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F. Sprinkle the ribs generously on all sides with salt and pepper and place on a rimmed baking sheet, bone-side down. Brush lightly all over with the basting liquid. Pour all the remaining basting liquid into the bottom of the baking sheet and cover tightly with aluminum foil. Cook 3 to 5 hours, basting with the liquid every hour and re-covering tightly each time. After 3 hours, begin checking the ribs for doneness by gently pulling at the middle bone to see if it will release easily from the meat. The ribs are also done with about a 1/2-inch of the bone showing on the ends, or a pull at the middle bone feels like it will release the meat.
  • Once the ribs are cooked remove the aluminum foil and brush the ribs with the reserved sauce. Adjust the rack to the bottom of the oven, turn the broiler on high and cook the ribs until the glaze caramelizes, about 10 minutes.
  • Remove the ribs from the oven onto a cutting board, tent with aluminum foil and let rest for 10 minutes. Cut into 1- or 2-bone slices and serve with orange wedges.

RED WINE-BRAISED SHORT RIBS WITH LEMONGRASS AND SOY



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This is the dish that the chef Marcus Samuelsson made for President Obama when he visited the restaurant Red Rooster Harlem. This is an easy braise with wonderful flavors - plum sauce, lemongrass, soy sauce - and as it is pointed out in "The Red Rooster Cookbook," short ribs taste more expensive than they actually are, making them ideal for guests. Make it earlier in the day, then simply reheat when you're ready to serve dinner. The book suggests freezing the extra braising liquid in ice cube trays, so you can slip it into pan sauces or pasta for oomph.

Provided by Emily Weinstein

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 3h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

8 (6-ounce) English-cut short ribs
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons grapeseed oil
1 onion, chopped
1 carrot, trimmed and chopped
2 celery ribs, trimmed and chopped
1 lemongrass stalk, trimmed, smashed and minced
3 garlic cloves, chopped
1 (1-inch) piece ginger, peeled and minced
1/2 cup dry red wine
3 cups beef or chicken broth
1/2 cup plum sauce
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 sprigs thyme
2 sprigs flat-leaf parsley
2 bay leaves
Freshly grated horseradish, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325 degrees. Pat meat dry with paper towels and season all over with salt and pepper.
  • Heat grapeseed oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. When oil shimmers, add short ribs and brown on all sides, about 2 minutes per side; transfer to a plate.
  • Add onion, carrot, celery, lemongrass, garlic and ginger to the pot. Season with salt and cook, stirring often, until onion softens, about 5 minutes. Pour in wine and cook, stirring to dissolve any of the brown bits that may still be on the bottom of the pot. Add broth, plum sauce, soy sauce, thyme, parsley and bay leaves and bring to a simmer.
  • Return short ribs to pot, along with any juices, cover and slide pot into oven. Braise until meat is fork-tender, about 2 hours.
  • Transfer meat to a plate. Strain braising liquid into a fat separator. If you don't have a fat separator, use a ladle to skim the fat off the top of the braising liquid; then strain through a fine mesh sieve.
  • Discard bay leaves and thyme stems and transfer vegetables to a food processor. Process vegetables until smooth, then add 1 1/2 cups of the defatted braising liquid to the processor and pulse to combine.
  • Return sauce to Dutch oven and season to taste with salt and pepper. Add short ribs and turn to coat in the sauce; set aside until you're ready to serve.
  • Reheat short ribs in the sauce. Divide short ribs between four shallow bowls and top each with a spoonful of sauce. Put remaining sauce in a bowl for passing at the table, along with a bowl of horseradish, if you'd like.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 1241, UnsaturatedFat 52 grams, Carbohydrate 36 grams, Fat 100 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 43 grams, SaturatedFat 41 grams, Sodium 1634 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams

Tips:

  • Choose the right ribs: Select short ribs that are meaty and well-marbled for the best flavor.
  • Prepare the ribs: Remove the silver skin from the back of the ribs to ensure tender meat.
  • Use a flavorful marinade: Marinate the ribs in a mixture of soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger for at least 4 hours or overnight for maximum flavor penetration.
  • Sear the ribs: Sear the ribs in a hot skillet to create a caramelized crust and lock in the juices.
  • Slow-cook the ribs: Braise or slow-cook the ribs in a covered pot with liquid until the meat is fall-off-the-bone tender.
  • Make a delicious glaze: Combine cola, ketchup, brown sugar, and spices to create a sweet and tangy glaze for the ribs.
  • Baste the ribs: Baste the ribs with the glaze during the last 30 minutes of cooking to add flavor and prevent them from drying out.

Conclusion:

Sunny's Cola-Glazed Short Ribs is a delectable and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. By following these tips and using high-quality ingredients, you can create fall-off-the-bone tender and flavorful ribs that will impress your family and friends. Serve the ribs with mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or your favorite sides for a complete and satisfying meal.

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