Cookin' with Dr Pepper - the soft  drink that is, not a real MD.

My copy of the Dr Pepper cookbook has printed in 1965.

Barbecued Spareribs - Serves 6 to 8

4-5 pounds spareribs

1 cup of catsup

2 teaspoons salt

1/2 teaspoon balck pepper

1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce

1 1/2 cups Dr Pepper

1/4 cup vinegar

2 teaspoons paprika

2 teaspoons chili powder

1 cup onion, finely chopped

Cut ribs into serving pieces. place in shallow pan, meaty side up.

Roast at 450 deg. F., 30 minutes.

Drain, discard fat.

Meanwhile, combine remaining ingredients; simmer 15-20 minutes.

Spoon sauce over ribs. Reduce oven to 350 deg F.

Roast ribs, basting frequently, until tender.  

Note: The ribs may also be cooked over charcoal, as pictured.

Sorry folks, I can not show you the picture, but it was a sure fine color picture, with a whole chicken and the spare ribs being cooked with three bean salad on the picnic table located in a back yard somewhere, along with plenty of Dr Pepper bottles on the table and in the Dr Pepper labeled in the background.