Cola Short Ribs
- SERVES
- 4
- COOK TIME
- 1 Hr 35 Min
Enjoy our fall-off-the-bone tender Cola Short Ribs recipe anytime you want a hearty one pot main dish meal. No grilling or oven required to make these ribs that get their special taste from our secret combo of flavorings.
What You'll Need
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 4 to 5 pounds cross-cut short ribs
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 (12-ounce) can regular (not diet) cola beverage
- 1 (12-ounce) bottle chili sauce
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons hot pepper sauce
What to Do
- In a small bowl, combine salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Rub mixture over surface of ribs.
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat and brown ribs on all sides. Drain liquid from pot.
- Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine remaining ingredients. Pour cola mixture over browned ribs.
- Cook over medium heat 1-1/2 to 2 hours, or until ribs are cooked through and tender, turning and basting ribs occasionally.
Notes
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Serve with pan drippings as a dipping sauce.
- We recommend you serve this with a cool and refreshing side of Country Coleslaw.
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Nutritional InformationShow More
Servings Per Recipe: 4
- Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
- Calories 2,621
- Calories from Fat 881
- Total Fat 98g 151 %
- Saturated Fat 31g 154 %
- Trans Fat 0.0g 0 %
- Protein 396g 793 %
- Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
- Cholesterol 1,016mg 339 %
- Sodium 1,965mg 82 %
- Total Carbohydrates 15g 5 %
- Dietary Fiber 0.8g 3 %
- Sugars 11g 0 %
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msdeb21
Jul 14, 2017
I have to try ribs this way. I usually put them in my slow cooker. I love the mix of sweet cola and spicy chili sauce and hot pepper sauce. We like to have ribs with potato salad and baked beans. It sounds like I have my Sunday meal planned.
LLliberty101
Mar 10, 2015
This was easy peasy and turned out so tender. I did mine in the crock pot and used boneless western ribs and cut them into chunks. The meat was so tender and the sauce was delicious. I did thicken my sauce with a little bit of cornstarch. Thank you again, sorry to say no leftovers o)
badgersdrift 08494 82
Jun 18, 2014
Perfect! We don't grill, do the crock pot-style recipes or make home style BBQ. This recipe really filled a need and was delicious. Will make again and again.
nursecooke999 5436 701
Jun 13, 2014
Oh yeah, this is sooooo good. Ya gotta try it to believe it!!!!!!
frtimmoylepp 55107 70
Apr 24, 2014
FANTASTIC recipe. I've cooked it as written and in a crockpot and it was a hit both times!
frtimmoylepp 55107 70
Feb 11, 2014
Followed the recipe exactly, and the results were spectacular! The meat came away easily from the bone and it tasted great.
ND Terri 4427050
Jan 31, 2014
I finally had some short ribs so I could try this. The meat was so tender and delicious. I browned the ribs first and then cooked this in my slow cooker. It was even better when I reheated the leftovers and added more hot sauce because I wanted them to have a little more zip. I think this would be good with any kind of ribs, not just short ribs. This recipe is definitely a keeper.
kittypawmi 6808964
Jan 29, 2013
if you brown the meat as directed first you could do this in a slow cooker, I would cook on high for 1 hr. then 5 hrs. on low, checking for tenderness. chili sauce is not that spicy dilute with ketchup if you want, and don't use the hot sauce (I used 1 TBL. Franks hot sauce)
kittypawmi 6808964
Jan 29, 2013
OUTSTANDING!!!! I made these the other night, they are fatty, but I just took the fat off as it was cooking. Also watch that there is enough liquid, I had to add water during the cooking, the left overs are just as good as the first meal.
gjh
Jan 20, 2013
Made this last night and it was delicious, but I found it very greasy...I did drain after I browned the short ribs and maybe they were just too fatty. It was very rich. We will be using the leftovers tonight in sandwiches, and since I drained them after they were done, I don't think they will be to greasy...we will see.
Bubbi551
Jan 20, 2013
This was the best recipe ever!My dinner was a success!Don't change a thing.
einpas 3590621
Jan 20, 2013
What are cross cut short ribs? I need to ask the butcher when I go to market tomorrow. I will make this recipe with lots of mashed potatoes and frozen corn on the side.
larrylike 9779057
Jan 19, 2013
Don't care for Chef Boy Are Me comments. I have met little people like that and they think alot more of themselves than they should. Shame on you
sunshine2win 77220 53
Jan 17, 2013
With the Hot pepper sauce and Chili sauce are these "HOT" Spicy to the mouth?
redgypsy
Jan 17, 2013
I'm going to try it in a slow cooker, today--I'll let you know if it works well!
h2g505
Jan 17, 2013
Chef Boy R Me...your comment was very rude to Vodika. You shouldn't take their comment so personal. It seems to me by reading their comment, they may have an accent and English might be his or her second language. Oh, BTW, " In the future if you post anything on the online, please make sure your grammar and spelling are correct" is what you meant to type. If you were only referring to one of those, then it would be "is".
pammirn 6486157
Dec 13, 2012
my late husband was listening to abc news and mr. food came on with this receipe. it turned out to be one of his favorites. over the years i lost the receipe but thankfully i found it here and will make it in his honor today pam 12-13-12
Vodika
Oct 22, 2012
Ahh sorry, I wont be able to give this a review, it don't even look good on paper, their are too many good ones out their to give a try that wont be a wast of time or money
Chef Boy R Me
Jan 17, 2013
If you are not able to post a review, then why did you write anything? For attention? And in the future if you post anything online please make sure your grammar and spelling is correct so as not to look stupid or uneducated to those who know better. "It doesn't even look good" is correct as is "too many good ones out there." What you wrote is incorrect. I can see why you said you were not "able" to give a review. I agree.
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