Tender, root beer slathered baby back rib goodness… oh my! These Root Beer BBQ Ribs are the mouthwatering ribs you’ve been dreaming of!
I know you’ll also want to try these fall-off-the-bone BBQ Ribs with Coke, too!
Crock Pot Root Beer BBQ Ribs Recipe
If you’re craving some barbecue kissed goodness… you need to try this 5 ingredient Crock Pot Root Beer BBQ Ribs Recipe!
They are fall-off-the-bone tender… and off-the-charts DELICIOUS!
Ashley writes: "So delicious. Oh my goodness, so glad I tried it. It was a hit with my kids and my husband!"
Grab the napkins… or better yet, the whole roll of paper towels. Things are about to get messy… in a good way!
The secret to fall off the bone ribs is to cook them low and slow… then to slather them in an irresistible sauce. With this combination… you’ve got an easy winner!
These Root Beer Barbecue Ribs, cooked perfectly in your slow cooker all afternoon long, won’t last long once they land on those dinner plates tonight!!
So what are you waiting for?
Let’s get dinner cooking, shall we?
Here’s what you need to get this Easy Slow Cooker Recipe started…
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Root Beer Ribs Ingredients
You’ll just need 3 simple ingredients to make the BEST sweet and tangy Crockpot Root Beer Ribs!
Here’s what you’ll need to pick up on your next grocery store run…
- Pork Backribs
- A&W Root Beer
- Sweet Baby Ray’s Honey Barbecue Sauce
- Optional: Salt and Pepper
You’ll need to have a 6 – 7 quart crockpot to get the job done, too.
That’s it. So simple!
How to Make Crock Pot Root Beer BBQ Ribs
You won’t believe how easy it is to prepare these euphorically tasty root beef ribs.
The key to these delicious tender ribs, is to cook them low and slow in your slow cooker as specified…
1. To start, cut your rack of ribs in half.
2. Then salt and pepper each half before placing in the slow cooker.
3. Pour part of your sauce mixture over the ribs, then place the lid on the slow cooker and cook as specified.
4. Once done, add the remaining sauce and serve.
Enjoy!
See, I told you this would be easy!
Scroll down for the printable recipe card with detailed, step-by-step instructions.
BBQ Ribs Dry Rubs
Want an easy way to give your Root Beer ribs a massive flavor upgrade?
Before placing the ribs in your slow cooker, generously apply this sweet and savory Smoked BBQ Rub to your ribs!
If you have more time, apply the rub the night before. Then wrap the ribs in plastic wrap and let them marinate in your refrigerator for 6-8 hours or longer.
How To Reheat Pork Ribs
If you have leftovers, you can reheat your extra ribs the next day. Start by preheating your oven to 250 degrees.
Then slather your ribs with additional sauce and wrap them in aluminum foil, before placing them in a casserole dish.
Heat the ribs on the center rack for 25-35 minutes, or until the internal temperature of your ribs is 140 degrees.
What to Serve With Root Beer BBQ Ribs
Create the ultimate bbq dinner when you serve your ribs up alongside some of these delicious dinner sides…
- Easy Coleslaw with homemade dressing
- Easy Seasoned Potato Wedges
- Greek Feta Cheese Fries
- Crock Pot BBQ Bacon Ranch Beans
- Easy Crockpot Bacon Macaroni and Cheese
- Slow Cooker Southern Style Creamed Corn
- Easy Broccoli Salad with Bacon
- Ultimate Sweet and Sour Coleslaw
- The Best Southern Sweet Tea
Root Beer BBQ Recipe Variations
I’ve got even more fun ways to help you infuse your favorite root beer flavor into dinner this week.
Here are some of my favorite root beer bbq variations…
- Crockpot Root Beer Honey BBQ Wings
- Root Beer BBQ Drumsticks
- Crockpot Root Beer Barbecue Chicken
- Root Beer BBQ Pork Chops
- BBQ Root Beer Pulled Pork
Root Beer BBQ Ribs Reviews
Here’s what your frugal friends are saying about this Crockpot Root Beer Ribs Recipe…
One reader writes: “Sweet and saucy! Finger licking deliciousness.”
Kin writes: “Mouthwatering!!”
Ashley writes: “So delicious. Oh my goodness, so glad I tried it. It was a hit with my kids and my husband!”
Rhonda writes: “Delicious!!”
Pam writes: “Best ribs recipe!! Perfect every time. Everyone loves them. Can’t believe how easy they are to make!!”
Barbie writes: “Hubby loves these”
Allie writes: “Awesome recipe!! Definitely will make again!!”
Josh writes: “These are so good”
Vickey writes: “Made these today… turned out great! Quick and easy. I’ll do this one again!”
Jennifer writes: “Will never make ribs any other way!”
Paula writes: “These were AMAZING!!! And oh so easy!! Definitely will become a frequent at my house. Thanks for sharing!”
Cindy writes: “Moist and delicious!”
Karie writes: “Cooked slow all day and finished on the grill basted with sauce. Delicious.”
Brooke writes: “I added another pound of ribs with a tad bit more BBQ and Rootbeer, because I have a large 7 person family. It turned out great!”
Rhonda writes: “Yummy and easy, I love to let the crockpot do all the work.”
Chelsea writes: “They really did just fall off the bone. I added some of my own seasonings to pair it with my deviled egg potato salad recipe. It all came together perfectly!”
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Crock Pot Root Beer BBQ Ribs Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 lbs. Pork Backribs
- 18 oz. Sweet Baby Ray’s Honey Barbecue Sauce bottle
- 6 oz. A&W Root Beer, ½ of a 12 oz. can
- 1/2 tsp. Salt, (Optional)
- 1/4 tsp. Pepper, (Optional)
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients.
- Cut Rib rack in half
- Sprinkle ribs with optional Salt and Pepper, then place in Crock Pot. (or rub on BBQ Rub)
- Combine BBQ Sauce and Root Beer in bowl, mix well, reserve 1/2 cup, then pour remainder of sauce over ribs in Crockpot.
- Cover Crock Pot with lid and cook on HIGH for 4 hours, or LOW for 8 hours, or until done. When ribs are done, brush on final 1/2 cup of sauce mixture before serving. ENJOY!!
- Optional: spoon sauce over ribs 1-2 times while cooking to keep extra moist.
- Optional: serve with a side of Sweet & Sour Coleslaw, yum!
Notes
BBQ Ribs with Coke - swap the Root Beer for Coke
Honey Garlic Ribs - swap the Root Beer for sweet & tangy Honey Garlic Sauce
For answers to Frequently Asked Questions or tips for common substitutions and variations, please refer to the detailed information above this recipe card.
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These are terrific! How do you reheat them if I make them a day ahead of time?
Great question Sandy!
To reheat your ribs, simply preheat your oven to 250 degrees. Then slather your ribs with additional sauce and wrap them in aluminum foil, before placing them in a casserole dish. Heat the ribs on the center rack for 25-35 minutes, or until the internal temperature of your ribs is 140 degrees.
Hope this helps ~ Heidi
Can you make these in a pressure cooker the same way?
Hi Carol ~ I haven’t tried these in the pressure cooker yet. If you do, let me know how they turn out!