BBQ Root Beer Ribs with Homemade Barbecue Sauce

Ready to elevate your BBQ game? You HAVE to try these mouth-watering Root Beer Ribs! These tangy, tender bbq ribs with root beer are infused with the sweet and savory goodness of this soda, making them absolutely irresistible. So fire up that grill and join me in whipping up this delicious rib recipe featuring a scrumptious root beer barbecue sauce. Trust me, your taste buds will thank you! Let’s get cooking!

Root Beer Ribs

If you’re a fan of finger-licking, melt-in-your-mouth ribs, then you HAVE to try these mouth-watering Root Beer Ribs!
Imagine this: tender, juicy ribs glazed with a tangy barbecue sauce that has been infused with the sweet and savory goodness of root beer. It’s a flavor combination that is absolutely irresistible! The root beer not only enhances the natural richness of the meat but also adds a unique twist that will have your friends and family raving about your grilling skills!

So what are you waiting for? Fire up that grill, gather your favorite sides, and join me in whipping up this delicious rib recipe. We’ll be making a scrumptious root beer barbecue sauce that’s so easy to whip together! Just a few simple ingredients and you’ll be on your way to BBQ bliss. Trust me, once you taste these ribs, your taste buds will thank you, and you’ll wonder how you ever grilled without this delicious secret!

Whether you’re having a summer cookout, a backyard party, or just want to treat yourself to a delicious meal, these Root Beer Ribs are sure to impress. Let’s get cooking! Who’s ready to make some unforgettable BBQ memories?

Looking for recipes to serve with your ribs? Try our famous loaded potato salad with egg,  favorite coleslaw salad, and of course southern moist cornbread recipe!

bbq ribs with root beer

Here is what you need to whip up this taste bud treat:

• racks of pork spareribs
• olive oil
• root beer
• honey
• brown sugar
• ketchup
• garlic powder
• onion powder
• cumin
• apple cider vinegar
• salt
• cayenne
• ground ginger
• dry mustard

ribs root beer

Ready to make some mouthwatering ribs? Here’s a simple step-by-step guide!

• Preheat your oven to 325°F.
• In a bowl, combine 3 tablespoons of salt, 1 tablespoon of cumin, 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne pepper, 1/2 teaspoon of ground ginger, and 1/2 teaspoon of dry mustard to create a delicious dry rub.
• Generously season both sides of your 2 racks of pork spareribs (about 3–4 pounds each) with the spice mixture, ensuring every inch is coated!
• Place the ribs on a baking sheet lined with foil for easy cleanup, then cover them with another sheet of foil.
• Bake in the oven for 2 to 2.5 hours, or until they’re tender and flavorful.
• Once done, remove them from the oven and let them rest until you’re ready to grill!

Root beer and ribs

Meanwhile, let’s make the homemade root beer BBQ sauce! Start by heating 1 Tablespoon of oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Toss in 3 minced cloves of garlic (or 1 Tablespoon garlic powder) and sauté for about a minute—just long enough to infuse the oil with flavor, but watch closely to keep that garlic from browning.

root beer barbecue sauce

Once your root beer has simmered to perfection, it’s time to whip up a delicious sauce. Just combine the following ingredients:

• 1/4 cup of honey
• 1/3 cup of brown sugar
• 1 cup of ketchup
• 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon of onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon of cumin
•  tablespoon of apple cider vinegar

Mix everything together, then let it cook on low heat for 20 minutes. The result? A mouthwatering sauce that perfectly complements your root beer!

root beer bbq ribs

Get ready to savor some delicious ribs! Start by placing them on a medium grill, heated to around 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Grill each side for 5 minutes until they’re warmed through.

Next, flip the ribs so the bottom side is facing up. Generously baste them with your favorite sauce, then close the lid and let them cook for 5 minutes. Flip them back over, sauce the top side, and cover again for another 5 minutes.

root beer bbq sauce

Once your ribs have cooled a bit, slice the racks into sections of three to four ribs each. Serve them up with some extra sauce on the side for that perfect finishing touch!

**Pro Tip:** Want to take your ribs to the next level? Try smoking them! Set your smoker to 250°F and let them smoke for 3 hours (instead of puttin in the oven). I suggest you wrap them in foil with pineapple or apple juice. For the last 1-2hours baste the ribs every 15 minutes. Your taste buds will thank you!

barbecue sauce with root beer

BBQ Root Beer Ribs with Homemade Barbecue Sauce

Beth Gorden

Ready to elevate your BBQ game? You HAVE to try these mouth-watering Root Beer Ribs! These tangy, tender bbq ribs with root beer are infused with the sweet and savory goodness of this soda, making them absolutely irresistible. So fire up that grill and join me in whipping up this delicious rib recipe featuring a scrumptious root beer barbecue sauce. Trust me, your taste buds will thank you! Let’s get cooking!

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Course barbecue, bbq, dinner, dinner recipe, Main Course, main dish, meat, ribs

Cuisine barbecue, barbeque, bbq, grilled recipes, ribs

Servings 8 servings

Ingredients

  

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• 2 packs pork spareribs 3-4 pounds each
• 12 oz root beer Barqs, Mug, A & W, or your favorite variety

Dry Rub

• 3 Tablespoons salt
• 1 Tablespoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard

Barbecue Sauce

• 1 Tablespoon olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced or 1 Tablespoon garlic powder
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1/3 cup brown sugar packed
• 1 cup ketchup
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon cumin
• 1 Tablespoon apple cider vinegar

Instructions

 

Bake the Ribs

• Preheat your oven to 325°F.
• In a bowl, combine the dry rub ingredients: salt, cumin, cayenne pepper, ground ginger, anddry mustard to create a delicious dry rub.
• Generously season both sides of your 2 racks of pork spareribs with the spice mixture, ensuring every inch is coated!
• Place the ribs on a baking sheet lined with foil for easy cleanup, then cover them with another sheet of foil.Bake in the oven for 2 to 2.5 hours, or until they’re tender and flavorful. Once done, remove them from the oven and let them rest until you’re ready to grill!

Make the BBQ Sauce

• Meanwhile, let’s make the homemade root beer BBQ sauce! Start by heating oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Toss in minced cloves of garlic and sauté for about a minute—just long enough to infuse the oil with flavor, but watch closely to keep that garlic from browning
• Gently add your favorite brand of root beer to the garlic, then bring it to a simmer. Let it cook down for 10 minutes!
• Once your root beer has simmered to perfection, it’s time to whip up a delicious sauce. Just combine the following ingredients: honey, brown sugar, ketchup, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, and apple cider vinegar.
• Mix everything together, then let it cook on low heat for 20 minutes.

Grill the Ribs

• Start by placing them on a medium grill, heated to around 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Grill each side for 5 minutes until they’re warmed through.
• Next, flip the ribs so the bottom side is facing up. Generously baste them with your favorite sauce, then close the lid and let them cook for 5 minutes. Flip them back over, sauce the top side, and cover again for another 5 minutes
• Add a final, delicious layer of sauce to those ribs just before you take them off the grill!
• Once your ribs have cooled a bit, slice the racks into sections of three to four ribs each. Serve them up with some extra sauce on the side for that perfect finishing touch

Notes

**Pro Tip:** Want to take your ribs to the next level? Try smoking them! Set your smoker to 250°F and let them smoke for 3 hours (instead of puttin in the oven). I suggest you wrap them in foil with pineapple or apple juice. For the last 1-2hours baste the ribs every 15 minutes. 

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Ribs recipe

Imagine biting into tender, juicy ribs infused with the perfect blend of sweet and savory from root beer—pure bliss!

So, who’s ready to fire up the grill? Let’s whip up this irresistible rib recipe topped with an out-of-this-world root beer barbecue sauce! Your taste buds are in for a treat!