Pepsi for ribs

Thomasljr80 · 08-04-2011, 11:26 AM

Hello I am a newbie here. I was at a party last weekend and they had some really good BBQ I got a chance to talk to the guys working and they put there ribs in a pan with pepsi in the bottom then cover with foil to let steam back in the fire. My question is has anybody heard of this and what docyou think?
Thanks Tom

bobaftt · 08-04-2011, 11:37 AM

I think thats not barbecue. That sounds one step up from boiling ribs. Do a search for 3-2-1 I think thats how most here cook their ribs. Should be alot of discussion to learn from under that search.

Smiter Q · 08-04-2011, 11:56 AM

Welcome Thomas,

Some use pepsi or coke in marinades or brines. There is phosphoric acid which acts like a meat tenderizer. I am sure the ribs you had tasted good, but sounds like it could be done in an oven just as easy.

ssbbqguy · 08-04-2011, 12:11 PM

Was that step(panned and covered) done from the start or a finishing process? If done at the end they might have been wrapping in a pan. Some do that after getting initial flavor and look depending on volume. If they start that way, not what most here would want to eat. Welcome. Steve.

42BBQ · 08-04-2011, 12:15 PM

I've sprayed butts with cherry Pepsi when I was out of AJ. turned out great.

Bacon_99 · 08-04-2011, 05:09 PM

I've marinaded meat in root beer before (which can be good) and cooked meat in a slow cooker with coke (also good) but if I want a smoke flavor of Q I leave the meat unwrapped in smoke. Like bobafft said - you could do that in an oven - bet it would be good - but wouldn't be q

parrdist · 08-04-2011, 07:28 PM

I'm not sure but I think the guy might have killed a kitten.

Chef Jim · 08-04-2011, 07:29 PM

Never Ever use Pepsi for anything! That company is anti American. If you want the facts send me a PM

NorCal Q Man · 08-04-2011, 07:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by parrdist

i'm not sure but i think the guy might have killed a kitten.

lol!

Bacon_99 · 08-04-2011, 08:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by parrdist

I'm not sure but I think the guy might have killed a kitten.

gambler · 08-04-2011, 08:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chef Jim

Never Ever use Pepsi for anything! That company is anti American. If you want the facts send me a PM

Yeah, Pepsi is crap. It's what you drink when they don't serve Coke

GaryHouse · 08-04-2011, 08:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ssbbqguy

Was that step(panned and covered) done from the start or a finishing process? If done at the end they might have been wrapping in a pan. Some do that after getting initial flavor and look depending on volume.

I'm curious also ....

Gary House
www.Cooking-Outdoors.com

ssbbqguy · 08-04-2011, 09:31 PM

Curious? Some people cram a bunch of slabs into a pan after smoking some and add liquid , then cover, finish and hold. That liquid maybe was when they added the pepsi. Wrapping the pan instead of wrapping each slab. This is in high volume context. Pepsi seems sweeter to cook with, I drink Coca Cola. Steve.

08-04-2011, 11:26 AM	#1
Thomasljr80 Got rid of the matchlight. Join Date: 07-23-11 Location: Southfield mi Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Pepsi for ribs Hello I am a newbie here. I was at a party last weekend and they had some really good BBQ I got a chance to talk to the guys working and they put there ribs in a pan with pepsi in the bottom then cover with foil to let steam back in the fire. My question is has anybody heard of this and what docyou think? Thanks Tom

08-04-2011, 11:37 AM	#2
bobaftt is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 04-12-08 Location: Chattanooga TN Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I think thats not barbecue. That sounds one step up from boiling ribs. Do a search for 3-2-1 I think thats how most here cook their ribs. Should be alot of discussion to learn from under that search. __________________ Weber Smokey Mountain "C" Club

08-04-2011, 11:56 AM	#3
Smiter Q is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 05-05-10 Location: Austin - TX Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Welcome Thomas, Some use pepsi or coke in marinades or brines. There is phosphoric acid which acts like a meat tenderizer. I am sure the ribs you had tasted good, but sounds like it could be done in an oven just as easy. __________________ Brian: Weber: OTG + Lime Performer - - Keeping the Armor On - Eph. 6:11

08-04-2011, 12:15 PM	#5
42BBQ is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 06-26-10 Location: Manheim, PA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I've sprayed butts with cherry Pepsi when I was out of AJ. turned out great. __________________ Meadowcreek SQ36 with 2nd grate, 1991 Weber Performer w/ SS table, UDS, gasser.-Glenn-

08-04-2011, 05:09 PM	#6
Bacon_99 Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 01-18-10 Location: The world's 2nd coldest capital... Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I've marinaded meat in root beer before (which can be good) and cooked meat in a slow cooker with coke (also good) but if I want a smoke flavor of Q I leave the meat unwrapped in smoke. Like bobafft said - you could do that in an oven - bet it would be good - but wouldn't be q __________________ Matt - Large BGE & Broil King Gasser - Fastest ORANGE Thermapen in the Universe

08-04-2011, 12:11 PM	#4
ssbbqguy is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 10-09-07 Location: carthage,mo. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Was that step(panned and covered) done from the start or a finishing process? If done at the end they might have been wrapping in a pan. Some do that after getting initial flavor and look depending on volume. If they start that way, not what most here would want to eat. Welcome. Steve.

08-04-2011, 07:28 PM	#7
parrdist Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 08-12-10 Location: Gray Summit, Missouri Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I'm not sure but I think the guy might have killed a kitten. __________________ Weber Platinum, Jenn Air Gas, 3 UDS, Char Broil Big Easy,Super Fast Black Thermapen, Member SLBS,

08-04-2011, 07:29 PM	#8
Chef Jim Babbling Farker Join Date: 02-07-10 Location: Tequesta, Florida Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Never Ever use Pepsi for anything! That company is anti American. If you want the facts send me a PM __________________ Judge Jim, Given to me by Terry @ Git R Smoked. Chef Jim, Gym, Jim, or CJ. I'm not a Chef, but I play one on the internet. http://www.chef-jim.com A veteran is Someone who, at one point in his life, wrote a blank check made payable to "The United States of America", for an amount of "up to and including my life." That is honor, and there are far too many people in this country who no longer understand it. Author unknown.

08-04-2011, 09:31 PM	#13
ssbbqguy is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 10-09-07 Location: carthage,mo. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Curious? Some people cram a bunch of slabs into a pan after smoking some and add liquid , then cover, finish and hold. That liquid maybe was when they added the pepsi. Wrapping the pan instead of wrapping each slab. This is in high volume context. Pepsi seems sweeter to cook with, I drink Coca Cola. Steve.

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