Description
Slow Cooker Dr Pepper Ribs are the ultimate crowd-pleaser, featuring tender, fall-off-the-bone meat infused with a sweet and smoky flavor that will leave everyone wanting more. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal effort, you can impress your guests at barbecues, potlucks, or family dinners. These ribs cook slowly to perfection in your slow cooker, making them an easy and delicious choice for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 to 3 pounds pork ribs
- 1 can (12 oz) Dr Pepper
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce (plus extra for glazing)
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Mix smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper in a bowl to create the spice rub.
- Generously rub the spice mixture on both sides of the ribs and let sit for 15 minutes.
- In the slow cooker, combine Dr Pepper and barbecue sauce; stir gently.
- Place seasoned ribs in the slow cooker, ensuring they are submerged in the liquid.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or until tender.
- About 30 minutes before serving, mix another half cup of barbecue sauce with additional Dr Pepper and pour it over the ribs.
- For a crispy finish, broil ribs in the oven for about five minutes after glazing again with barbecue sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 to 8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 rib (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg