Using Coca Cola on ribs sounded like a wild experiment, but I had to try it. The sugars caramelize during the cook, helping build a deep, glossy bark. As the ribs smoke low and slow, the soda adds ...

2 cloves garlic, minced, or 2 teaspoons jarred minced garlic 1 teaspoon salt 1 medium onion, sliced into rings 3/4 cup Coca-Cola (not diet; see note) 2 cups barbecue sauce (see note) 1. Coat the ...

This experiment takes a full rack of ribs and simmers them in classic Coca Cola to see if the soda can actually tenderize and sweeten the meat. As the ribs cook, the Coke reduces into a shiny, caramel ...