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Grilled Pork Spareribs With Soda Bottle Barbecue Sauce

By Brigid Washington

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Photo of Grilled Pork Spareribs with Ginger Ale Mustard Barbeque Sauce.
Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Christopher Barsch

Low and slow is more than just grillmaster jargon; it’s also an invaluable currency when it comes to grilling truly tender pork spareribs. For the almost 90 minutes these ribs are on the grill, the temperature never crosses 300°F—an intentional limit that results in soft, juicy, and flavor-packed ribs. You’ll also use indirect heat, meaning that the ribs are never placed directly over an open flame. As for the sauce, you have two lip-smacking options, each boasting the inherent sweetness and subtle spiciness of a carbonated classic—Coca-Cola or ginger ale.

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