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Crockpot Ribs
These Crockpot Ribs are slow-cooked in Pepsi for incredible flavor, and finished in the oven with a rich molasses, apple cider vinegar, and chili sauce glaze.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
4 hrs 10 mins
Total Time
4 hrs 30 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 721 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 racks of pork spare ribs
- 1 medium white onion sliced
- 2 cups Pepsi
- 1 cup chili sauce
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep the ribs by removing the membrane from the rack of ribs. Slide a knife under the membrane on the back of the small end of the ribs, then hold a paper towel and grab onto the membrane and pull. Discard the membrane. 2 racks of pork spare ribs
- Cut each rack of ribs into 4 sections.
- Place the sliced onion in the bottom of a large slow cooker. Place the ribs on top. Pour the Pepsi over the ribs. 1 medium white onion, 2 cups Pepsi
- In a bowl, whisk together the chili sauce, molasses and vinegar. Pour this over the pork.
- Cover and cook on high for 4 hours or low for 8 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 375ºF. Remove the ribs from the crockpot and place them on a baking sheet. Brush with extra barbecue sauce if desired.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes, until the sauce on the ribs is bubbling slightly and the edges look slightly crisp.
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Notes
- Refer to the article above for more tips and tricks.
- The calories shown are based on the ribs being cut into 8 pieces, with 1 serving being 1 piece of rib. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information. **
- Baby rack ribs might take an hour less to cook.
- Fully cooked, tender pork ribs should reach an internal temperature of between 190°F and 205°F.
- Store rib leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Or wrap with aluminum foil.
- You can also place the ribs under the broiler on low for 3-4 minutes to caramelize the sauce.
- Refer to the article above for more tips and tricks. The calories shown are based on the ribs being cut into 8 pieces, with 1 serving being 1 piece of rib. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information. **
Nutrition Information
Calories
721kcal
(36%)
Carbohydrates
22g
(7%)
Protein
36g
(72%)
Fat
53g
(82%)
Saturated Fat
17g
(85%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
9g
Monounsaturated Fat
19g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
182mg
(61%)
Sodium
649mg
(27%)
Potassium
857mg
(24%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
18g
(36%)
Vitamin A
232IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
67mg
(7%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 721
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 721kcal | 36% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 36g | 72% |
| Fat | 53g | 82% |
| Saturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9g | 53% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 19g | 95% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 182mg | 61% |
| Sodium | 649mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 857mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 232IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 67mg | 7% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.