Crockpot Dr. Pepper Ribs

Crockpot Dr. Pepper Ribs has the perfect amount of flavor and the meat is so tender from being slow cooked all day. You won’t believe how easy this recipe is and Dr. Pepper gives the meat a delicious glaze.

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Ribs in the crock pot takes dinner to a new level and really is a game changer. It is the easiest and best way to cook ribs. The meat is so tender that it literally falls off of the bones. This is one of my favorite Pork Recipes.

The combination of delicious BBQ sauce, Dr. Pepper and more come together for a thick and flavorful sauce everyone will love. It really is delicious.

If you enjoyed our Crock Pot Pork Ribs Recipe or Crock Pot Ribs with Coke, you will love this new dinner idea for ribs.

Why This Recipe Works

Ribs cooked in Dr pepper and barbecue sauce have the best flavor. The meat will just fall-off the bone from being slow cooked. It is so easy and the meat fork-tender and flavorful.

Once you make ribs in the slow cooker, you will not make them any other way. My entire family loves these great recipe. Don’t skip the last step to broil the ribs on a baking sheet under the broiler.

It only takes a few minutes and gives the ribs the perfect crisp on the ribs with the glaze. I like to use foil so that clean up is easy and I can just toss the foil on the pan.

Slow cooking is the way to go and once you make ribs in the crock pot, I bet you will never make them any other way. From game day to family dinner, you can cook ribs with very little effort but they will turn out amazing.

Ingredients

• Baby Back Pork Ribs
• Liquid Smoke
• Barbecue Sauce –  (We love this homemade BBQ Sauce but sweet baby ray barbecue sauce is good as well.)
• Dr. Pepper Soda
• Minced Garlic
• Black Pepper

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Variations Ideas

• Spices – You can easily add a dry rub with delicious seasoning of your choice. A spice rub that includes a teaspoon garlic powder, salt paprika, a teaspoon onion powder, brown sugar and chili powder. Combine in a small bowl and then rub on these crockpot ribs.
• Grill – You can also place these ribs on the grill. Check out this Grilled Ribs Recipe.

Step by Step Instructions

Step 1 – First, you want to remove the membrane from the back of the ribs.  I use a butter knife to get one end of the membrane up on one side and then gently pull it off the rest of the ribs.

Step 2 – Cut the ribs into 3 pieces and add to the slow cooker. You may want to spray the slow cooker with cooking spray.

Step 3 – Add in all the other ingredients on top of the ribs in the crock pot. It is that easy.

Step 4 – Cover and cook on low for 8-9 hours.

• Step 5 – Once done, place on a foiled line cooking sheet and broil for 3-5 minutes until the ribs are slightly browned.
• Step 6 – Serve with additional barbecue sauce and enjoy! Keep reading for the full recipe.

Recipe Tips

• Crock Pot Recommendation – I often use the slow cooker to take dishes to potluck events and this feature is amazing. There are several others on sale here. Another favorite is this programmable crock pot  for when I am am not at home all day. I love coming home to a nice meal ready and waiting.
• Liners – I also like to use crock pot liners to make clean up a breeze. These plastic bags are worth every penny and save a ton of time.
• Cook on Low – Beef ribs are best cooked on low and covered the entire of cooking. Make sure to use plenty of the Dr Pepper to give you ribs the flavor.

Serving Suggestions

Baked beans are always good with ribs and we love this quick and easy baked beans recipe. The kids love boiled corn on the cob and this Air Fryer Broccoli and it is super easy and inexpensive.

German Potato Salad is also really good with ribs and perfect to prepare in advance. We also love these Easy Homemade Dinner Rolls Recipe.

We also love to serve the ribs with a salad and baked potato. Yum! Try these easy to make microwaved baked potatoes for a really simple side.

I love to use the leftover potatoes to make these easy twice baked potatoes. These are great for a quick lunch during the week and super easy to make.

Make sure to check out these Best Sides for Ribs for more easy ideas.

Frequently Asked Questions

More Crock Pot Ribs Recipes

• Crock Pot Country Style Pork Ribs
• Easy Crockpot BBQ Ribs Recipe
• Slow Cooker Baby Back Ribs Recipe

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Crockpot Dr Pepper Ribs

5 from 103 votes

Crock Pot Dr Pepper Ribs has the perfect amount of flavor and the meat is tender from being slow cooked all day. You won't believe how easy this recipe is.

Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 8 hours hrs

Broil 5 minutes mins

Total Time 8 hours hrs 15 minutes mins

Servings 6

Cuisine American

Course Main Course

Calories 619

Author Carrie Barnard

Ingredients

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• ▢ 4 lbs baby back pork ribs
• ▢ 2 Tbsp Liquid Smoke
• ▢ 2 Cups Barbecue Sauce
• ▢ 1.5 Cups Dr. Pepper
• ▢ 2 tsp minced garlic
• ▢ 1 tsp Pepper

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Instructions

• Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs. I use a knife to get one end of the membrane up on one side and then gently pull it off the rest of the ribs.
• Cut the ribs into 3 pieces and add to the slow cooker.
• Add in all the other ingredients on top of the ribs in the crock pot.
• Cover and cook on low for 8-9 hours.
• Once done, place on a foiled line cooking sheet and broil for 3-5 minutes until the ribs are slightly browned.
• Serve with additional barbecue sauce and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Calories 619kcal, Carbohydrates 46g, Protein 37g, Fat 32g, Saturated Fat 11g, Cholesterol 131mg, Sodium 1156mg, Potassium 692mg, Fiber 1g, Sugar 38g, Vitamin A 255IU, Vitamin C 1mg, Calcium 91mg, Iron 2mg

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