Dr Pepper Ribs

4.99 from 88 votes

Dr Pepper Ribs in the slow cooker absolutely fall off the bone and have the best flavor! This rib recipe takes only a few simple ingredients and tastes great every time.

Prep Time10

Cook Time4 30

Total Time4 40

Course: Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Dr Pepper Ribs

Servings:

Calories: 545kcal

Author: Jill

Ingredients

4.5 pounds country style pork ribs
2 12 ounce Dr. Pepper soda divided
3/4 cup BBQ sauce
2 teaspoons liquid smoke
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

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.

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Notes

Grill instead of bake. You may put these Dr Pepper ribs on a hot grill to add char instead of baking them in the oven.
Try diet soda. Substitute original Dr Pepper with diet Dr Pepper if you prefer.
Use beef ribs. This recipe is great with beef, too. Keep an eye on them because the cooking time will differ slightly.
Choose the Right Ribs: Baby back ribs are ideal for this recipe because they cook evenly and become incredibly tender in the slow cooker.
Don’t Skip the Broiler: For an extra layer of flavor, don’t skip the broiling step. It adds a nice caramelized crust to the ribs that enhances their BBQ flavor.
Experiment with BBQ Sauces: While any BBQ sauce will work, trying out different flavors can take these ribs to the next level. A spicy or smoky BBQ sauce can add an exciting twist.

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