[Kathy in Alaska]

What about a Cherry Coke or A&W Rootbeer marinade?

Hmmmmmm.....as good as the coke one turned out, maybe you're on to something. BTW, welcome to the Canteen.

[Wondervixen]

I talked to a friend of my writing partner, a certified "grilling specialist", and he said the following:

"Oh yeah, Coca Cola makes an excellent marinade...The meat or poultry comes out with a nice looking glaze...ANY caramel based soft drink would do it, though."

Therefore, I figure we'll soon try the A&W Rootbeer Ribs and Cherry Coke Chicken. I might even work in Dr Pepper somewhere, but that'd probably result in a similar taste to the Cherry Coke.