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Home » Recipes » Dr Pepper Chipotle BBQ Ribs

Dr Pepper Chipotle BBQ Ribs

Last Updated February 7, 2022. Originally Posted September 13, 2017 By Maggie Unzueta

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These Dr Pepper Chipotle BBQ Ribs make for the best huddle time eats. Rich and spicy. Slightly sweet and with that charcoal taste. Yum! Yum!
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It’s football season. YAY! I’m a big football fan. College football is something I look forward to each year. Maybe it was growing up next to two brothers and a dad who loved the sport, but to me, there’s nothing better than a good grill-gating get together on game day. These Dr Pepper® Chipotle BBQ Ribs make for the best huddle time eats. Rich and spicy. Slightly sweet and with that charcoal taste. Yum! Yum!

Kingsford® Charcoal, RITZ and Dr Pepper are a MUST in throwing the perfect fall tailgate gathering. On my last trip to Walmart, I picked everything for the weekend’s college bash.

Tailgating products

You need a little something to munch on before you put anything on the grill. Don’t you agree? That’s where RITZ comes in. They tie you over while you’re waiting for the main dish to arrive. I like to top them off with cheese. Although, my Little Red likes to eat them all by themselves.

Dr Pepper

You’re going to love my recipe for Dr Pepper Chipotle BBQ Ribs. Surely we all agree that Dr Pepper is great for drink. But, have you ever cooked with it? This BBQ sauce is sweet and spicy. Gives the ribs that extra layer of deliciousness that any good grill gating food needs.

Blending Tomatoes and Chipotle

Blend the tomatoes and chipotle until smooth. You can also use 1 cup of ketchup. Tomatoes is just what I had on hand.

Dr Pepper Chipotle BBQ Sauce

Set the sauce aside until ready to use. You can also make it ahead of time. That always helps when you want to spend more time with your guests and less time in the kitchen.

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Grilling with Kingsford

Next, warm up the Kingsford® Charcoal. Since the ribs are already cooked, the food comes together quickly. The Dr Pepper Chipotle BBQ Ribs only take a few minutes on each side. Just baste, turn and baste again, and done. It’s a TOUCHDOWN recipe! Hope you enjoy.

Dr Pepper Chipotle BBQ Ribs - bbq, grill, grilling, game day food - via @MamaMaggiesKitchen

Dr Pepper Chipotle BBQ Ribs - bbq, grill, grilling, game day food - via @MamaMaggiesKitchen

Dr Pepper® Chipotle BBQ Ribs

These Dr Pepper Chipotle BBQ Ribs make for the best huddle time eats. Rich and spicy. Slightly sweet and with that charcoal taste. Yum! Yum!
5 from 1 vote
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Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours 35 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 1 slab
Calories: 3058kcal
Author: Maggie Unzueta

Ingredients

  • For the Dr Pepper BBQ Sauce:
  • 4 tomatoes chopped (or 1 cup ketchup)
  • 1 chipotle pepper
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 can Dr Pepper
  • 1 cup cherry jam
  • ½ cup apple cider vinegar
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • For the Ribs:
  • 1 slab or ribs
  • 2 tablespoons paprika
  • 2 tablespoons garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper

Instructions

  • For the Dr Pepper Chipotle BBQ Sauce:
  • Add the tomatoes, chipotle, and garlic cloves to a blender.
  • Blend until smooth.
  • In a saucepan, add the tomato mixture, Dr Pepper, jam, apple cider vinegar, and brown sugar.
  • Let it come to a simmer.
  • Reduce heat.
  • Cook for 5 minutes.
  • Be careful not to let it boil.
  • The sauce will be thick.
  • Set aside until ready to use.
  • For the Ribs:
  • Mix the paprika, garlic powder, salt and pepper in a small bowl.
  • Apply the paprika seasonings to the ribs.
  • Cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours.
  • Preheat oven 300 degrees F.
  • Cover ribs with aluminum foil and place inside over for 2 hours.
  • Remove from oven.
  • Get the grill ready.
  • Apply a layer of BBQ sauce on the ribs.
  • Cook on the grill covered for 15 minutes.
  • Turn and apply another layer of BBQ sauce.
  • Cook for an additional 15 minutes.
  • Remove from the grill.
  • Let sit at room temperature at least for 15 minutes before slicing.
  • Serve with extra Dr Pepper Chipotle BBQ sauce.

Notes

Set the sauce aside until ready to use. You can also make it ahead of time. 
The Dr Pepper Chipotle BBQ Ribs only take a few minutes on each side. 

Nutrition

Calories: 3058kcal | Carbohydrates: 434g | Protein: 76g | Fat: 117g | Saturated Fat: 51g | Cholesterol: 300mg | Sodium: 7449mg | Potassium: 3043mg | Fiber: 18g | Sugar: 330g | Vitamin A: 11070IU | Vitamin C: 99mg | Calcium: 304mg | Iron: 15mg
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About Maggie Unzueta

Maggie Unzueta is the writer/blogger, photographer, recipe developer, videographer, and creator of In Mama Maggie's Kitchen. She has been developing easy and authentic Mexican food, Mexican-inspired recipes, and traveling tips since 2010. From family recipes to her extensive travels throughout Mexico, she brings traditional Mexican flavors from South of the Border and into your kitchen. Maggie has been featured in notable culinary websites and other media outlets. For more details, check out her About page.

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Comments

  1. Jagruti

    September 13, 2017 at 9:37 am

    Your dishes are just right for guests to a BBQ,who are non vegetarians. I would recommend to non vegetarians. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
    • Maggie Unzueta

      September 15, 2017 at 7:32 am

      We always have vegetarian options at our game day. We have several vegetarians in our family, but for those who are not, these ribs really hit the spot!

      Reply
  2. Edyta at Innocent Delight

    September 13, 2017 at 9:38 am

    Amazing how simple that is. Football is huge in my house too so I will need to get these ribs asap 🙂

    Reply
    • Maggie Unzueta

      September 15, 2017 at 7:31 am

      These ribs make game day that much better 🙂

      Reply
  3. Brandi Crawford

    September 13, 2017 at 9:57 am

    5 stars
    I haven’t seen this combo. This looks absolutely incredible! I must try.

    Reply
    • Maggie Unzueta

      September 15, 2017 at 7:31 am

      This is a great combo. Hope you give this recipe a try!

      Reply
  4. Linda

    September 13, 2017 at 10:03 am

    Looks so so easy and incredibly tasty! Can’t wait to try.

    Reply
    • Maggie Unzueta

      September 15, 2017 at 7:30 am

      Yes and yes. Hope you enjoy!

      Reply
  5. Rae Goldman

    September 13, 2017 at 11:10 am

    My husband would be all over this. I suppose if I made this I might be able to survive an afternoon of football. 🙂

    Reply
    • Maggie Unzueta

      September 15, 2017 at 7:30 am

      LOL. These ribs are perfect for game day.

      Reply

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