Dr Pepper Ribs

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5.0

258 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    4 hrs 10 mins

  • Total Time

    4 hrs 40 mins

  • Servings

    5

  • Calories

    545 kcal

  • Course

    Lunch, Dinner

  • Cuisine

    American

Dr Pepper Ribs

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.

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Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. In the slow cooker, pour 1 can of soda over ribs.
  2. Cover and cook on low for about 7 hours or on high for about 4.
  3. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F and line a baking sheet with foil.
  4. Place a wire rack on prepared baking sheet.
  5. Stir together BBQ sauce, liquid smoke, garlic powder and pepper with 1/2 cup Dr. Pepper.
  6. Move ribs from the slow cooker to wire rack.
  7. Brush ribs with sauce and bake for 15 minutes.
  8. Flip ribs, brush again and bake for an additional 15 minutes.
  9. Serve hot with remaining sauce.

Notes

  • You may put these Dr Pepper ribs on a hot grill to add char instead of baking them in the oven.
  • Substitute original Dr Pepper with diet Dr Pepper if you prefer.
  • This recipe is great with beef, too. Keep an eye on them because the cooking time will differ slightly.
  • Baby back ribs are ideal for this recipe because they cook evenly and become incredibly tender in the
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  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 6 Calories 545kcal (27%) Carbohydrates 18g (6%) Protein 52g (104%) Fat 22g (34%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 4g Trans Fat 0.2g Cholesterol 196mg (65%) Sodium 614mg (26%) Potassium 956mg (27%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 10g (20%) Vitamin A 120IU (2%) Vitamin C 0.3mg (0%) Calcium 75mg (8%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 5Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 545 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 6
Calories 545kcal 27%
Carbohydrates 18g 6%
Protein 52g 104%
Fat 22g 34%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 4g 20%
Trans Fat 0.2g 10%
Cholesterol 196mg 65%
Sodium 614mg 26%
Potassium 956mg 20%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 10g 20%
Vitamin A 120IU 2%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0%
Calcium 75mg 8%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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