Dr Pepper Ribs Recipe
- 3–4 lbs country-style pork ribs
- 2 cans (12 oz each) Dr Pepper soda, divided
- 1 1/2 cups BBQ sauce (smoky and tangy preferred)
- 1 tsp liquid smoke
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
Instructions
- Place ribs in a slow cooker and pour in 1 can of Dr Pepper. Cover and cook on low for 7 hours or high for 4 hours, until tender and nearly falling apart.
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top.
- In a bowl, combine BBQ sauce, liquid smoke, garlic powder, black pepper, and the remaining can of Dr Pepper. Mix well.
- Transfer ribs from the slow cooker to the wire rack. Brush generously with sauce.
- Bake for 15 minutes, flip, glaze again, and bake another 15 minutes until sticky and caramelized.
- Serve hot with extra sauce on the side.
Notes
- For extra heat, add a pinch of cayenne or chipotle powder to the sauce.
- Drizzle in honey for extra sweetness and stickiness.
- Finish on a hot grill instead of in the oven for smoky, charred edges.
