Crock Pot Dr. Pepper Ribs: Easy and Smoky
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Crock Pot Dr. Pepper Ribs: Easy and Smoky
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Watch How to Make It
These Crock Pot Dr. Pepper ribs use a two-stage approach: the ribs cook on low in Dr. Pepper, then move to a baking sheet for a quick broiler finish.
The final coating combines the reserved soda with barbecue sauce, pepper, garlic powder, and liquid smoke.
Most of the Dr. Pepper is added at the beginning with the ribs, while the remaining portion is held back for the sauce mixture near the end of the slow-cooking time. This keeps the cooking liquid and the finishing sauce components organized from the start.
Plan for six hours on low in the crockpot, followed by 5 to 10 minutes under the broiler. The broiler step is brief and needs close attention because the barbecue sauce coating can burn.
Ingredients You'll Need
Start with 1 rack of ribs. The rack is cut in half before it goes into the crockpot, allowing the two pieces to be placed in the cooker for the six-hour low setting.
The recipe calls for two 20-ounce bottles of Dr. Pepper soda. Use one and three-quarters bottles in the crockpot with the ribs, reserving the remainder for the barbecue sauce mixture prepared when the crockpot is almost done.
For the finishing coating, combine the reserved Dr. Pepper with 1/2 cup barbecue sauce. Pepper and garlic powder are added to taste, and 1 teaspoon of liquid smoke is included in the mixture.
How To Make It
Cut ribs in half place in crock. Pour one and 3/4 of the Dr Pepper into the crockpot put on low for six hours when crockpot is almost done mixed together the remainder of your Dr Pepper, the barbecue sauce, pepper, and garlic to taste and a teaspoon of liquid smoke. Take the ribs out of the crockpot coat place on baking sheet with the barbecue sauce and put in the oven on broil for 5 to 10 minutes.
Watch closely as the barbecue sauce will burn takeout and serve with your favorite sides.
Cook the ribs on low for six hours. Pour one and 3/4 bottles of the 20-ounce Dr. Pepper into the crock pot. Mix the remaining Dr. Pepper with barbecue sauce, pepper and garlic to taste, and 1 teaspoon of liquid smoke. Coat the ribs with the barbecue sauce mixture and broil them for 5 to 10 minutes. Yes. Watch closely because the barbecue sauce will burn.Frequently Asked Questions
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Wrapping Up
This recipe divides the Dr. Pepper between the crockpot and the final barbecue sauce coating. The ribs spend six hours on low before the sauce-coated pieces are finished under the broiler.
The final broiling stage is the last part of the process, so keep the baking sheet in view for the full 5 to 10 minutes. Once removed from the oven, the ribs are ready to serve with your chosen sides.
Recipe created by Kooking w/Kim for Trust Me Try It.
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Ingredients
- 1 rack of ribs
- 2 bottles of Dr. Pepper soda 20-ounce
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
- pepper
- garlic powder
- Liquid smoke
Instructions
- Cut ribs in half place in crock. Pour one and 3/4 of the Dr Pepper into the crockpot put on low for six hours when crockpot is almost done mixed together the remainder of your Dr Pepper, the barbecue sauce, pepper, and garlic to taste and a teaspoon of liquid smoke. Take the ribs out of the crockpot coat place on baking sheet with the barbecue sauce and put in the oven on broil for 5 to 10 minutes.
- Watch closely as the barbecue sauce will burn takeout and serve with your favorite sides.
