Cola BBQ Ribs
Cola BBQ Ribs are a popular American comfort food where pork ribs are slow-cooked or braised in a sauce made primarily with cola, barbecue sauce, and various seasonings. The cola's sugars and acidity help tenderize the meat and create a sweet, sticky, and savory glaze. This dish is a staple in backyard cookouts and casual dining across the United States.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in both fat and protein, with a significant amount of carbohydrates coming from the sugary cola and barbecue sauce. A typical serving provides a good source of protein and essential minerals like iron and zinc, but is also calorie-dense, with a ballpark of 450-600 calories per serving.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 520 kcal |
| Protein | 32 g |
| Carbs | 28 g |
| Fat | 30 g |
| Fiber | 0.5 g |
| Sugar | 22 g |
| Sodium | 850 mg |
| Iron | 2.1 mg |
| Zinc | 5.8 mg |
| Potassium | 380 mg |
| Phosphorus | 250 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.8 mcg |
| Niacin (B3) | 7.2 mg |
| Selenium | 28 mcg |
| Cholesterol | 115 mg |
Per 1 serving (about 4-5 ribs, 220g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The use of cola in barbecue is a clever example of using a common, sweetened beverage as a tenderizing and flavoring agent, a technique that gained popularity in the mid-20th century. Nutritionally, the cola contributes not just sugar but also phosphoric acid, which can aid in breaking down meat fibers.
