Dr Pepper Ribs (Slow Cooker)
Dr Pepper Ribs in the slow cooker absolutely fall off the bone and have the best flavor! This recipe takes only a few simple ingredients and tastes great every time.
This recipe is perfect for dinner or for a Fall afternoon watching football. If you have guests over for the big game, try our Loaded Baked Potato Dip or the Bacon Cheddar Dip. We also really love these Margarita Ribs!
Dr Pepper Ribs
You are going to LOVE these ribs! Dr. Pepper adds the perfect amount of sweetness to the ribs. Using the crock pot is the best method in my opinion for making ribs. This is not only the easiest way to make ribs, but also the ribs are always cooked to perfection. This is one of those dump and go dinners that the entire family will love!
Ingredients You Will Need:
(full amounts in recipe box below)
- Country Style Pork Ribs
- Dr Pepper Soda
- BBQ Sauce
- Liquid Smoke – this makes the ribs taste like they’ve been in the smoker all day
- Garlic Powder
- Black Pepper
How To Make Dr Pepper Ribs
Making these is pretty straightforward and simple. First, you’re going to cook your ribs in the slow cooker with just Dr. Pepper.
Once they are ready, you’ll make your sauce with more Dr. Pepper, original BBQ sauce, garlic powder, pepper and liquid smoke.
Brush that delicious concoction onto the ribs and bake in the oven for 30 minutes (15 on each side). These ribs come out absolutely perfect every time!
What Is Liquid Smoke?
Liquid Smoke is literally smoke that has been condensed into liquid form. The purpose is to add some of that grill, smokey flavor to meat without actually cooking it over smoke. You can find it right in your local grocery store.
It’s great because you need very little of it to add the flavor and saves you a bunch of time by skipping right over outdoor grilling.
Dr Pepper Ribs
Ingredients
- Ingredients:
- 4.5 lbs. country style pork ribs
- 2 12oz. cans Dr. Pepper soda, divided
- 3/4 cup BBQ sauce
- 2 tsp. liquid smoke
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 1 tsp. ground black pepper
Instructions
- Directions:
- In the slow cooker, pour 1 can of soda over ribs.
- Cover and cook on low for about 7 hours or on high for about 4.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F and line a baking sheet with foil.
- Place a wire rack on prepared baking sheet.
- Stir together BBQ sauce, liquid smoke, garlic powder and pepper with 1/2 cup Dr. Pepper.
- Move ribs from the slow cooker to wire rack.
- Brush ribs with sauce and bake for 15 minutes.
- Flip ribs, brush again and bake for an additional 15 minutes.
- Serve hot with remaining sauce.
These were Delicious!
Im just getting ready to put them in the oven. I pulled out of the slow cooker the most tender , and very juicey rib bites it completely fell apart. Im giving you 5 stars!
Yay! So glad you loved them Brenda!!
Used this recipe for pulled BBQ pork and it’s amazing
I don’t like Dr. Pepper soda, but these sound delicious. Do they taste like Dr. Pepper?
Nope, just tender. You can also use cola or rootbeet
Amazing. Only way to do ribs now! Question on one of your other recipes. Think it was called philly cheese steak. I understand the recipe, but it said put roast (after searing and doing the onions) back into the insta pot and cook on high for 30 minutes. It did not say anything about water!? Am I to add any water?
How many people do these crockpot Dr. Pepper ribs serve? I plan on making them for the Super Bowl!
Can diet soda be used? I have heard that diet soda ahld never be heated 🙁
These ribs are incredible. They don’t taste like Dr. Oepper. They have a great flavor and are very tender. I throw them in the grill for the saucing.
Ooops – *should* not ‘ahld’
These are great just finished now got to make more.
wondering if anyone has tried these in the InstaPot???
These ribs are incredible. They don’t taste like Dr. Pepper. They have a great flavor and are very tender. I throw them in the grill for the saucing.
Tried this it was so awesome!! But was wondering if I can do the something for chicken?
Very tasty and tender. These are great with mashed potatoes.
I have done boneless chicken breast and chicken legs
Not sure if I want to add the liquid smoke, has anyone done them both ways? If so does it make a big diffrence without the smoke?