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Slow Cooker Dr Pepper Ribs

Ultra-tender pork ribs slow-cooked in Dr Pepper and finished with sticky barbecue sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main
Cuisine: American
Calories: 650
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ribs
  • 1.5 kg pork ribs
  • 1.5 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 330 ml Dr Pepper soda
  • 1 cup barbecue sauce
  • 3 cloves garlic minced

Equipment

  • Slow cooker
  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet

Method
 

  1. Season ribs generously and place in slow cooker with garlic.
  2. Pour Dr Pepper over ribs and cook until tender.
  3. Brush with barbecue sauce and broil until sticky.

Notes

Finish under the broiler for caramelized barbecue flavor.