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Slow Cooker Dr Pepper Ribs

Tender pork ribs slow-cooked in a sweet and savory Dr Pepper barbecue sauce until fall-off-the-bone perfect.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 520

Ingredients
  

Ribs
  • 2 lbs pork ribs
  • 1 cup Dr Pepper
  • 1 cup barbecue sauce
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Season ribs and place in slow cooker.
  2. Mix Dr Pepper, barbecue sauce, sugar, soy sauce, and vinegar.
  3. Pour sauce over ribs.
  4. Cook on low 7–8 hours or high 4–5 hours.
  5. Optional: broil ribs to caramelize.

Notes

Broiling adds extra caramelized flavor.