Grilled Root Beer Pork Ribs - Summer Grilling is Here!

Welcome to the ultimate summer grilling experience - Grilled Root Beer Pork Ribs! Say goodbye to boring BBQs and hello to a deliciously unique twist on a classic crowd-pleaser. Trust us, once you try these Southern-inspired ribs, there's no going back.

What's the secret to making these ribs so irresistible? Start with a bold, sweet, and full-flavored root beer. Whether you opt for a well-known brand or a locally crafted brew, the key is to choose something that will give these ribs the perfect balance of sweetness. With Asian fish sauce added for a rich and salty counterpart, every bite will explode with flavors.

But that's not all. The marinade for these pork ribs is carefully crafted with crushed garlic, cracked black peppercorns, and shallots, ensuring that every inch of meat is fully infused with deliciousness.

And for the finishing touch, we've created a tangy sauce that will take these ribs to the next level. Made with more root beer, vanilla bean, ground long pepper, and a splash of lime juice, this sauce is the perfect complement to the smoky, grilled flavor of the ribs.

So fire up the grill, grab an extra bottle of your favorite root beer (because you'll want to enjoy it while you cook), and get ready to impress your friends and family with these mouthwatering Grilled Root Beer Pork Ribs. Don't forget the lime wedges and plenty of napkins because once you've tried these ribs, you'll be hooked! The only question left is: Are you ready to elevate your grilling game?

Serves 6

Grilled Root Beer Pork Ribs Ingredients

• Four 12-ounce bottles of root beer
• 1 cup Asian fish sauce
• 1 head of garlic, cloves crushed
• 1/4 cup black peppercorns, cracked
• 2 large shallots, thinly sliced
• 16 cups ice
• 2 large racks of pork spare ribs (about 5 pounds each)
• 1 vanilla bean, split, and seeds scraped
• 2 tablespoons finely ground long pepper or black pepper (Note: Long pepper, a fragrant relative of black pepper from Indonesia, can be found at specialty food stores and online at salttraders.com)
• 1/4 cup fresh lime juice plus lime wedges for serving

Grilled Root Beer Pork Ribs Directions

1. Bring two bottles of root beer to a boil in a medium saucepan with the fish sauce, garlic, cracked black peppercorns, and shallots. Remove from the heat, cover, and let steep for 25 minutes. Transfer the mixture to a large roasting pan and add the ice. Add the rib racks, cover, and refrigerate overnight.
2. Preheat the oven to 325°. Remove the ribs from the marinade and scrape off most of the solids. Transfer the ribs to a large-rimmed baking sheet. Cover with foil and bake for about 2 hours, until the meat is tender but not falling off the bones.
3. Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, combine the remaining two bottles of root beer with the vanilla bean seeds and long pepper and boil over moderately high heat until reduced to 2/3 cup, about 25 minutes. Add the lime juice and simmer for 2 minutes. Discard the vanilla bean.
4. Light a grill. Grill the ribs over high heat until richly browned, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer the racks to a carving board and cut in between the ribs. Serve the ribs with lime wedges, passing the root beer sauce at the table.

Taken from American Made Grills