Rum and Cola Ribs

• ribs↗3 -4 lbs
• cola2 cups
• soft dark brown sugar↗4 tablespoons
• tomato ketchup↗4 tablespoons
• cider vinegar↗4 tablespoons
• garlic cloves↗2

  peeled and crushed

• Worcestershire sauce↗1 teaspoon
• rum↗2 tablespoons
• tomato ketchup↗

  to serve

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Lay the ribs in a pan of cold water, place on the stovetop and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat and simmer the ribs for about 30 mins, or until they are tender.

2. 2

   Drain the ribs, rinse them under cold running water to cool quickly, then drain well and place in a bowl.

3. 3

   To make the marinade, put all the ingredients except the rum in a saucepan, place on a low heat and stir until the sugar has melted. Increase the heat and bring the sauce up to a simmer and cook until the volume has reduced by about half. Remove the pan from the heat, stir in the rum, and leave the sauce to cool.

4. 4

   Pour the cold sauce over the ribs and stir them to ensure they are well coated. Cover the bowl and leave to marinate overnight (or a couple of days) stirring the ribs a couple of times if possible.

5. 5

   Lift the ribs out of the marinade and cook them on a hot grill for 10-15 mins, turning them occasionally until they are heated through.

6. 6

   Any extra marinade can be brushed over the ribs during cooking.

7. 7

   Serve immediately with tomato ketchup as a dipping sauce.