5 from 258 votes
Dr Pepper Ribs
Dr Pepper Ribs slow cook country style pork ribs in Dr Pepper soda until tender, then finish baked with a sauce combining BBQ sauce, liquid smoke, garlic powder, and black pepper mixed with more soda. This method creates ribs with tender meat infused by the sweet soda and a caramelized, flavorful crust.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
4 hrs 30 mins
Total Time
4 hrs 40 mins
Servings:
5
Calories:
545 kcal
Course:
Lunch, Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 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 black pepper ground
Instructions
- In the slow cooker, pour 1 can of soda over ribs.
- Cover and cook on low for about 7 hours or on high for about 4.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F and line a baking sheet with foil.
- Place a wire rack on prepared baking sheet.
- Stir together BBQ sauce, liquid smoke, garlic powder and pepper with 1/2 cup Dr. Pepper.
- Move ribs from the slow cooker to wire rack.
- Brush ribs with sauce and bake for 15 minutes.
- Flip ribs, brush again and bake for an additional 15 minutes.
- Serve hot with remaining sauce.
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Notes
- Baby back ribs are preferred for even cooking and tender results in the slow cooker.
- Finish ribs under the broiler or on a hot grill to develop a caramelized crust and added char.
- Diet Dr Pepper can substitute for the original soda if preferred, adjusting cooking if needed.
- Beef ribs can be used, but watch cooking times as they may vary compared to pork.
- Try different barbecue sauces for varied flavor profiles, including spicy or smoky varieties.
Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 545
% 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.