Ingredients

7 lbs. country ribs or short ribs

4 12 oz cans cherry cola (flat)

2 c. cherry preserves

2/3 c. Dijon mustard

3 T soy sauce

2 T apple cider vinegar

1 T hot pepper sauce

Preparation

Ribs: Put ribs in 9x13 pan, cover with foil. Bake at 325 degrees for 2 hours. Drain fat from ribs. Pour glaze over ribs, broil until browned and glazed or grill for 5 minutes.

Glaze: Boil cherry cola in large sauce pan until reduced to 1 1/2 cups. Stir in next 5 ingredients. Simmer mixture until reduced to 2 1/2 cups. Put in small bowl. (can be made 1 week ahead; cover and chill).