Description
Make tender pork ribs using a slow cooker and Dr Pepper for a sweet and savory flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs pork spare ribs
- 1 (12 oz) can Dr Pepper soda
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place the ribs in the slow cooker.
- In a bowl, mix the Dr Pepper, barbecue sauce, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Pour the sauce mixture over the ribs.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours, or on high for 3 to 4 hours, until the ribs are tender.
- Remove the ribs from the slow cooker and place them on a baking sheet.
- Brush the ribs with some of the cooking liquid if desired.
- Broil for 3 to 5 minutes until the edges are slightly caramelized. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
- Slice the ribs between the bones and serve.
Notes
- You can reduce the Dr Pepper to 1/2 cup for a less sweet result.
- For thicker sauce, remove the liquid from the slow cooker and simmer it on the stovetop until reduced.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 7 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 rack section
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Unsaturated Fat: 13
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 38
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 35
- Cholesterol: 110
Keywords: slow cooker ribs, Dr Pepper ribs, barbecue ribs, pulled pork, easy ribs