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7UP Citrus Ribs (Party Ribs)

Mar 1, 2017 · 17 Comments

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of 7UP®. The opinions and text are all mine.

Tender, fall-off-the bone ribs are marinated in a sweet and citrusy sauce with 7UP for an irresistible meal!

“There’s nothing new under the sun,” and “It’s all been said before” are common tropes in any creative industry – and the culinary world is scarcely any different. Innovation, after all, is scarcely a quantifiable commodity, especially given the less than certain origin of creativity. “There is no predicting when the muse shall visit,” as the saying goes. “All I can do is prepare her a place, and await her presence.”

Whether in a Michelin-star kitchen, or at home, the desire to impress one’s guests often lies in the ability to prepare them something new, or at the very least an unfamiliar take on something familiar.

For example, my brother had invited himself over for dinner the other night along with his family, and I had just finished draining that proverbial ‘well’ of creativity producing a line content for my site, which left me searching for something to make. It was that strange tired sensation where everything feels somewhat drably familiar, and nothing is exciting. Put simply, I felt like I had already made ‘everything,’ and so ‘nothing’ seemed satisfactory. “To the baker, no cake remains sweet,” as a professor of mine once quipped.

Feeling quite defeated, and for no real reason at all, I found myself thinking back to past years with the family. For some reason, I thought of Fourth of July barbeques on the water, and watching fireworks displays from across the bay. Imagine a balmy summer night, loud music, a plate of fire grilled ribs, and a tall 7UP with a twist of lime.

Now, I will admit right here that there are certain things one never quite ‘grows out of.’ You see, despite the wine pairings I have here on the site, and despite how I would be the first to suggest a hardy Sagrantino or a simple Cabernet with anything barbecued, my favorite pairing for fall-off-the-bone ribs is still a tall 7UP with a twist of lime.

While picking up supplies for this dinner party at my local Stop & Shop, that I decided to put those memories to action – the 7UP included, and that’s precisely where today’s recipe comes in.

I decided to prepare a classic tray of ‘Party Ribs’ for the dinner party with my brother and his family, except this time the 7UP would be a key ingredient – not just an accompanying beverage.

To start things off we combine crushed garlic with black pepper, soy sauce, honey, lemon, sugar and 7UP to prepare the marinade. Once that’s done, we set the ribs in a large pan, pour the marinade over them, and cover the pan with foil. For best results, let the ribs marinate overnight. Once they’re done marinating, poke some holes in the foil and bake for about forty minutes.


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7UP Citrus Ribs (Party Ribs)

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2 hrCook Time

2 hr, 10 Total Time

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Ingredients

  • 6 lbs. spare ribs
  • 1 head of garlic – crushed
  • 1 tsp. black pepper
  • 4 tbs. soy sauce
  • 4 tbs. sugar
  • ¼ cup honey
  • 12 oz. 7UP
  • Juice of 1 large lemon
  • Lemon and lime wedges for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a medium sized bowl combine the crushed garlic, lemon juice, black pepper, soy sauce, sugar, honey and 7UP and whisk together.
  2. Place the ribs in a large pan and pour this mixture over the ribs. Cover the pan with aluminum foil and refrigerate for at least one hour or overnight.
  3. Preheat Oven 350 degrees F.
  4. Place the ribs in a baking pan and cover with aluminum foil. Poke some holes in the foil and place in the oven.
  5. Bake for 30 minutes at 350 degrees; then lower the temperature to 325 degrees F. for 1 ½ hours.
  6. Remove the aluminum foil from the ribs and mix together ¼ cup of honey, 1 cup of 7UP, 2 tbs. soy sauce and juice of ½ lemon. Pour this mixture over the ribs and bake for another 30 – 40 minutes uncovered or until desired tenderness is achieved.
  7. Remove the ribs for the oven and let them rest for 5 – 10 minutes before slicing.
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Now, once the ribs are done you have to let them rest for about ten minutes – they’ve been through a lot, no? Not a problem, take this time as an opportunity to sit with your guests, maybe sip a 7UP. Once the resting period is up, slice the ribs as shown below, plate, serve, and have yourself a classic Rib Party.

What are some of your favorite party recipes, or some of your favorite ways to put a new twist on an old favorite? We’d love to hear from you. For other creative ways to use 7UP, visit Stop & Shop. 7UP can also be found at Giant Landover and Giant Carlisle. Also, for 7UP coupons check out the New Flavors edition of Savory Magazine, which runs until March 30th to save $1 on 7UP 2-Liter bottles.

Enjoy with love!

 

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Comments

  1. [email protected]'s Recipes says

    01/03/2017 at 7:32 pm

    Very tender and delicious!
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  2. allie says

    02/03/2017 at 1:32 pm

    Fabulous recipe Catherine! I know your family and especially your brother enjoyed these fall off the bone ribs. Big treat in the dead of winter. I would have never thought to use 7-UP as a marinade - so clever. I hope all is well with you my friend. XOXO
    Reply
  3. Big Daddy Dave says

    02/03/2017 at 5:03 pm

    Catherine, While I don't care for 7Up...prefer Squirt by a wide margin...we do keep some 7Up on hand in our spare fridge for company and parties. Now I have another use for 7Up! These ribs look great and the marinade sounds like a real winner! Take Care, Big Daddy Dave
    Reply
  4. Abby Hollick says

    03/03/2017 at 8:29 am

    This sounds very delicious. Such beautiful photos- and I can’t wait to try the recipe
    Reply
  5. nabila says

    04/03/2017 at 4:54 pm

    very chill soooo,,,,,, any more dishes as u like,,,,,, best best best...... food,,,,, BEST point in the best for Eating,,,, Thanks for visite more.. nice dish for you
    Reply
  6. Simon says

    10/03/2017 at 9:33 pm

    Oew I'm with you on the complete part of this post! The feeling to impress the guests is awesome but most of all: I need those on my bbq! Sounds delicious!
    Reply
  7. Brian Jones says

    14/03/2017 at 6:25 am

    Love the sound of this and I am sure 7Up would work great... One of our favourite rib recipes sees them cooked in apple juice and is is amazing.
    Reply
  8. Platter Talk says

    14/03/2017 at 8:44 am

    If these taste as good as they look, we are all in for a treat!
    Reply
  9. Pretty says

    14/03/2017 at 11:45 am

    Interesting using 7up to make ribs, these look great, it sounds like a good trick!
    Reply
  10. Karen @ Seasonal Cravings says

    14/03/2017 at 11:56 am

    Oh my, I know my family would go crazy for this one and your photos are gorgeous!
    Reply
  11. Tara says

    14/03/2017 at 12:08 pm

    I absolutely love that first photo! Such delicious, tender ribs. The marinate sounds perfect.
    Reply
  12. Tatyana says

    30/06/2017 at 7:20 pm

    Can you use anything else besides 7 up?
    Reply
    • Living the Gourmet says

      30/06/2017 at 8:58 pm

      Hi Tatyana, Absolutely!! You can use any other soda you have on hand...Root Bear, Coca-Cola, etc... Thanks for stopping by! Have a wonderful weekend!
      Reply
  13. Cynthia Turner says

    25/03/2018 at 8:06 pm

    When you are baking the ribs have you poured off the marinade like normal ?
    Reply
    • Living the Gourmet says

      02/04/2018 at 5:50 pm

      Hi Cynthia, Thank you for visiting! To answer your question, yes. I pour the marinade over and bake them for about 2 hours with the marinade. Hope this answers your question and if you have any other questions feel free to reach out. Enjoy!
      Reply

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