SLOW COOKER DR. PEPPER BBQ RIBS

PREP TIME: 5 MINS | COOK TIME: 7 HRS | ADDITIONAL TIME: 30 MINS | TOTAL TIME: 7 HRS 35 MINS | YIELD: 4 pounds

This mouthwatering slow cooker Dr. Pepper BBQ Ribs is made with only three ingredients! The pork ribs are slow-cooked, then baked until caramelized. A crazy delicious hack for when you are craving summer grilling. These bbq ribs are perfect all year round. No need to turn the grill on, just add the pork ribs and Dr. Pepper soda in your trusty slow cooker and leave to cook. When ready to bake, brush the pork ribs with your favourite BBQ sauce mixed with the remaining Dr. Pepper soda and bake until caramelized. This recipe is very straightforward and guarantees to give you that sick-to-your-ribs goodness!

These finger-licking good BBQ pork ribs are crazy good and no doubt the best dinner you’ll ever have! Seriously tender pork ribs that are excellent all season and very economical!

INGREDIENTS

• 3/4 c. BBQ sauce (use your favourite, we love our Sweet Baby Ray’s!)
• 4.5 lbs boneless country-style pork ribs
• 2 cans Dr. Pepper soda, divided

DIRECTIONS :

Step 1: In the bottom of a slow cooker, place the ribs and pour over 1 can of soda. Put the lid on and set to cook the rib on low for 7 hours or high for 4 hours.

Step 2: Prepare the oven. Preheat it to 400 degrees. Using foil, cover a cookie sheet and position a wire rack on top.

Step 3: Whisk 3/4 cup BBQ sauce and half cup Dr. Pepper soda until well mixed.

Step 4: Carefully transfer the ribs to the prepared rack. With the sauce, brush the tops of the ribs. Bake the ribs for about 15 minutes. Then, turn on the other side and brush again with the sauce. Continue to bake for additional 15 minutes.

Step 5: Serve the Dr. Pepper BBQ Ribs with the rest of the sauce when done. Enjoy!

NUTRITION FACTS:

YIELD: 6, SERVING SIZE: 11 ounces
Amount Per Serving: CALORIES: 1029TOTAL FAT: 63gSATURATED FAT: 22gTRANS FAT: 0gUNSATURATED FAT: 37gCHOLESTEROL: 327mgSODIUM: 619mgCARBOHYDRATES: 28gFIBER: 0gSUGAR: 25gPROTEIN: 90g