Crock Pot Ribs with Coke
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
8 hrs 3 mins
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Total Time
8 hrs 13 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
488 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Crock Pot Ribs with Coke
Description
The Crock Pot Ribs with Coke recipe involves cooking pork back ribs slowly on low heat in a mixture of barbecue sauce and cola. The cola adds sweetness and tenderizes the meat while the barbecue sauce contributes a smoky, tangy flavor. After about 8 hours of cooking, the ribs are removed and glazed with the reserved sauce before being broiled briefly to caramelize the surface, enhancing the texture and flavor. This results in ribs that are tender and coated with a sticky, flavorful glaze.
The procedure begins with trimming the ribs to fit in the crock pot, seasoning them simply with salt and pepper. The combined barbecue sauce and cola form the cooking liquid and finishing glaze, ensuring a well-balanced taste throughout. The slow cooking allows connective tissues in the ribs to break down without drying out the meat.
These ribs are suitable as a hearty main dish and pair well with classic barbecue sides like coleslaw or baked beans. Preparing them in the crock pot frees you to focus on other tasks while the ribs cook low and slow. For a more pronounced caramelized finish, keep an eye under the broiler to avoid burning.
Ingredients
- 3 pounds pork back ribs
- 18 ounces barbecue sauce 1 bottle
- 12 oz cola canned
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cut Rib to fit in the crock pot
- Place ribs in the crock pot. Sprinkle ribs with Salt and Pepper.
- Combine BBQ Sauce and Coke in bowl, mix well.
- Reserve 1/2 cup, then pour remainder of sauce over ribs in Crockpot.
- Cover Crockpot with lid and cook on low for 8 hours, or until done.
- When ribs are done, remove from Crockpot and place on a foil lined baking sheet.
- Brush on remaining 1/2 cup of sauce
- Broil for 3-4 minutes until the sauce caramelized.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 488 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 488kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 40g | 13% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 99mg | 33% |
| Sodium | 1099mg | 46% |
| Potassium | 552mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 33g | 66% |
| Vitamin A | 222IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 74mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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