Description
Delicious and tender slow-cooked ribs made with just three main ingredients: Dr. Pepper, BBQ sauce, and a rack of ribs. This simple recipe delivers flavorful, fall-off-the-bone ribs perfect for any casual meal.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 rack of ribs
- 1/4 cup Dr. Pepper
- 2 cups BBQ sauce
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the ribs: Cut the rack of ribs into thirds so they can lay flat inside the slow cooker. This helps ensure even cooking and makes them easier to handle.
- Season the ribs: Place the rib sections into a large resealable freezer bag. Sprinkle salt and pepper evenly over the ribs to add flavor.
- Add liquids and sauce: Pour 2 cups of BBQ sauce and 1/4 cup of Dr. Pepper into the bag with the ribs. Seal the bag after removing excess air and gently squish the bag to coat the ribs evenly with the sauce and soda mixture.
- Freeze (optional): You can freeze the bagged ribs with the marinade for later use, or proceed directly to cooking.
- Thaw the ribs: If previously frozen, thaw the ribs completely before cooking to ensure even cooking throughout.
- Cook the ribs: Place the ribs along with the sauce into the slow cooker. Cook on high for 4 hours or low for 8 hours until the ribs are tender and fully cooked.
- Serve: Carefully remove the ribs from the slow cooker, let them rest for a few minutes, then serve and enjoy your tender, flavorful ribs.
Notes
- Cutting the ribs into thirds helps them cook evenly and fit better in the slow cooker.
- You can prepare the ribs ahead of time and freeze them in the sauce for an easy meal later.
- Cooking times may vary depending on your slow cooker model; check ribs at the minimum cooking time if unsure.
- For extra flavor, brush additional BBQ sauce on the ribs before serving or place them under a broiler for a few minutes.
- Make sure ribs are fully thawed before cooking to avoid uneven texture or longer cooking needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours (high) or 8 hours (low)
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 rack of ribs (approximately 4-5 ribs)
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
Keywords: slow cooker ribs, Dr. Pepper ribs, BBQ ribs, easy rib recipe, 3 ingredient ribs
