These root beer and sesame glazed ribs are a perfect blend of sweet and savory flavors that are sure to be a hit at your next barbecue. The ribs are slow-cooked until tender and then glazed with a sticky, flavorful sauce made with root beer, sesame oil, and a few other secret ingredients. Serve these ribs with your favorite side dishes for a mouthwatering meal that will impress your guests.
Ingredients
- 2 racks of baby back ribs
- 1 cup root beer
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 300°F.
- Season the ribs with salt and pepper and place on a baking sheet.
- Cover the ribs with foil and bake for 2 hours, until tender.
- In a saucepan, combine the root beer, ketchup, soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, and garlic.
- Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes, until thickened.
- Remove the ribs from the oven and brush with the glaze.
- Increase the oven temperature to 400°F and bake the ribs for an additional 15 minutes, until the glaze is sticky and caramelized.
- Let the ribs rest for 10 minutes before serving.
- Enjoy your delicious root beer and sesame glazed ribs!
Interesting Facts
Root beer adds a unique sweetness and depth of flavor to the glaze.
Sesame oil adds a nutty aroma and richness to the glaze.
Slow-cooking the ribs results in tender, fall-off-the-bone meat.