Beef or pork spareribs
1 liter of Dr. Pepper (not diet)
2 teaspoons Liquid smoke
Garlic cloves, smashed
One onion, quartered
Your favorite BBQ sauce ( I use Kraft Spicy Honey)

Put spareribs in large pot or Dutch oven. Cover with Dr. Pepper, so that all ribs are completely covered. Add liquid smoke, (a few shakes), garlic cloves to taste (I sometimes add a whole head of garlic for 12 country-style spareribs) and onion. Bring to boil, then simmer until ribs are tender.
Take ribs out and place in shallow pan, pour BBQ sauce over all and turn ribs over to get the BBQ sauce over all of the ribs.
Grill over medium coals (preferred) or place in a 350 degree F oven and bake until desired degree of doneness

 

*The Dr. Pepper adds a sweet taste to the ribs and they are very moist and tender.
*With a rack of ribs make sure that on the underside of the ribs that the membrane has been removed.  If not, just peel back one edge with a knife and pull off.  This will eliminate the “chewyness”.