Ingredients
2 racks pork baby back ribs (about 5 pounds)1/4 cup soy sauce1/4 cup dried oregano2 tablespoons onion powder2 teaspoons garlic powder1 liter lemon-lime soda1/2 cup unsweetened pineapple or orange juice, optional BARBECUE SAUCE:1/2 cup sugar or packed brown sugar1/2 cup hot water1 cup ketchup1/4 cup honey mustard1/4 cup barbecue sauce of choice3 tablespoons lemon juice1-1/2 teaspoons white vinegar
Preparation
Brush ribs with soy sauce. Combine oregano, onion powder and garlic powder; rub over both sides of ribs. Transfer to a large shallow roasting pan; refrigerate, covered, overnight.
Preheat oven to 225°. Add lemon-lime soda and, if desired, juice to roasting pan (do not pour over ribs). Bake, covered, until tender, about 3 hours.
Meanwhile, make barbecue sauce by dissolving sugar in hot water; combine with remaining ingredients, thinning with additional lemon-lime soda or juice if necessary. Reserve 1 cup for serving.
Remove ribs from oven; discard juices. Brush both sides with barbecue sauce. Grill ribs, covered, on a greased grill rack over low direct heat, turning and brushing occasionally with remaining sauce, until heated through, about 10 minutes. Cut into serving-size pieces; serve with reserved sauce.
