Sticky Cola Short Ribs

Sweet, sticky, and slightly spicy - this dish takes a braai classic and gives it a mouth-watering twist with another classic - cola! The short ribs are marinated in the ultimate sweet-sticky glaze, oven-baked to perfection, and then added to the braai for a sizzling finish. It’s easy to make, oh-so-delicious, and sure to be a crowd-pleaser!

Ingredients

• Non-stick Cooking Spray
• 2kg Beef Short Ribs
• Water, as needed
• 1 tsp Salt
• ½ cup Coca-Cola
• ½ cup Tomato Sauce
• 50ml Worcestershire Sauce
• 1 tsp Paprika
• 2 Garlic Cloves (crushed and chopped)
• 1 tsp Dried Oregano
• 1 tsp
• Black Pepper

Method

1. Salt the short ribs.
2. Put tomato sauce, cola, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, and all spices into a bowl.
3. Whisk it all together.
4. Pour the mixture over short ribs to marinate.
5. Put it in the fridge and let it marinate overnight.
6. Cover with foil (to lock in moisture).
7. Oven bake for 60 mins at 200°C.
8. Take out of the oven.
9. Braai for 10 minutes a side. You can continue to brush with the marinade.
10. Serve and enjoy!

Pro-tip:

To make sure your ribs are tender, cook it in the oven first. Put it on the braai once done to finish it off with a nice sizzle and char.