Get ready to create some amazing ribs in your slow cooker with this Dr. Pepper delicious BBQ Pork Ribs Recipe!
Dr. Pepper is my drink of choice… you could say I’m a bit of an addict. Now why would you want to cook your ribs in Dr. Pepper? Here’s a better question… why wouldn’t you? 😉 This Dr. Pepper BBQ Pork Ribs Recipe makes fall-off-the-bone perfect ribs!
No one will believe how crazy easy these Dr. Pepper Ribs are to make. Using your Crock Pot is like cheating, but no one needs to know how you were able to make such amazing ribs with so little effort, right? Plus… you’ll only need 5 ingredients to create these finger licking good barbecue pork ribs
Trust me, you’ll tempt and delight your entire family when you make this easy Summer Crockpot Recipe.
The rich flavors of Barbecue Sauce and Dr. Pepper create an unbeatable sauce combination. It will make you want to lick every last bit of sauce off your fingers. I must admit… I know from experience!
All you’ll need are these easy to find ingredients to get these Dr. Pepper ribs in your slow cooker started…
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What Your Frugal Friends Are Saying About This Recipe…
Kristie writes: “Amazing taste and melt in your mouth tender.”
Molly writes: “Fall off the bone delicious!”
Maritza writes: “Simple recipe and it is scrumptious.”
Patty writes: “Tried these, they were great.”
Sue writes: “These ribs were awesome. I don’t like Dr. Pepper but tried it anyway. It’s a keeper!”
Kara writes: “Was really good! Broiled for 2 min with extra sauce left over in the oven right before eating.”
BBQ Pork Ribs Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 lbs. Pork Backribs {approx.}
- 18 oz. Sweet Baby Ray’s Barbecue Sauce {1 bottle}
- 6 oz. Dr. Pepper – use ½ of a 12 oz. can
- ⅛ tsp. Salt
- ⅛ tsp. Pepper
Instructions
- Cut Rib rack in half
- Sprinkle ribs with Salt and Pepper, then place in Crockpot.
- Combine BBQ Sauce and Dr. Pepper in bowl, mix well, reserve 1/2 cup, then pour remainder of sauce over ribs in Crockpot.
- Cover Crockpot with lid and cook on HIGH for 4 hours, or LOW for 8 hours, or until done.
- Remove ribs from Crock Pot and brush on remainder of sauce. ENJOY!!
- Optional: spoon sauce from Crock Pot over ribs 1-2 times while cooking to keep extra moist.
What You’ll Need To Make These Dr. Pepper Pork Ribs:
6 – 7 quart Crock Pot
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patty kramer says
I can’t wait to try the ribs. n
Next time I will make them I will make them with coke that is my favorite. Thank You
BBBBB
Heidi says
Hi Patty ~ yes… they’re delicious with Coke, too! Here’s a a recipe for Barbecue Coca-Cola Ribs you can check out:
https://thefrugalgirls.com/2014/06/easy-crockpot-bbq-coca-cola-ribs.html
Stephanie Raffaele says
This is an wonderful recipe! Seriously. All my favorite things in one dish and cooked on the grill. I really love it 🙂