Slow Cooker Dr. Pepper Ribs
Description
Tender, fall-off-the-bone Slow Cooker Dr. Pepper Ribs glazed in sweet and tangy BBQ sauce. An easy, hands-off crockpot recipe that's perfect for weeknights, potlucks, and game day.
Ingredients
- 3 pounds baby back ribs
- 12 ounces Dr. Pepper, 1 can
- 2 cups BBQ sauce, divided
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt, to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Remove the membrane from the back of the baby back ribs for maximum tenderness. Cut each rack in half if needed to fit your slow cooker.
- In a small bowl, mix the paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Rub evenly over both sides of the ribs.
- Pour the Dr. Pepper into the bottom of the slow cooker. Add the ribs and brush generously with about half of the BBQ sauce.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours, until the ribs are tender and pull apart easily.
- Transfer the ribs to a baking sheet, brush with the remaining BBQ sauce, and broil for 3–5 minutes until caramelized and bubbling.
- Let the ribs rest 5–10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Equipment
- Slow Cooker
- Tongs
- Baking Sheet
Notes
- Membrane: Removing the silver skin is the single biggest factor in tender ribs, don't skip it.
- Sauce: Reserve half your BBQ sauce for the broiler step so the finished ribs get a fresh, glossy glaze.
- Spare ribs: These work as a substitute but may need an extra hour to become tender.
- Make-ahead: Ribs taste even better the next day; store and reheat with a splash of extra sauce.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 361kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 24gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 74mgSodium: 1509mgPotassium: 314mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 21gVitamin A: 61IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 35mgIron: 1mg