[snappy173]

"Also, Coke has been around as an ingredient for a long time in BBQ because BBQ sauce has to have... sugar."

and acidity. it's kind of perfect.

[wonkaWonka]

From now on, I shall think of coca-cola forever as a BBQ precursor substance.

[zappo2938]

They have been marinating ribs in coke overnight in places like the Caribbean now for decades. We were doing it in the mid nineties and I always thought it was a traditional recipe. One night in coke, then another night in a Jack Daniels BBQ sauce, makes for some good ribs.

[btgeekboy]

I wonder, does the acid in the soda help tenderize the meat? Or is it purely for the flavor.