Dr Pepper BBQ Pork Ribs (Print Version)
Tender pork ribs cooked slow with Dr Pepper and glazed in smoky BBQ sauce for a rich, caramelized finish.
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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3 to 4 pounds country-style pork ribs
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2 cans (12 ounces each) Dr Pepper, divided
→ Sauce & Seasonings
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1 1/2 cups smoky and tangy barbecue sauce
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1 teaspoon liquid smoke
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
# Steps:
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Arrange pork ribs in a slow cooker and pour over 1 can of Dr Pepper. Cover and cook on low for 7 hours or high for 4 hours, until tender and almost falling apart.
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Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and set a wire rack on top.
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In a mixing bowl, whisk together barbecue sauce, liquid smoke, garlic powder, ground black pepper, and the remaining can of Dr Pepper until well blended.
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Transfer the cooked ribs onto the prepared rack. Brush generously with the glaze. Bake for 15 minutes, flip ribs, brush with more glaze, and bake for an additional 15 minutes until sticky and caramelized.
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Serve hot with extra barbecue glaze on the side.
# Notes:
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For deeper flavor, marinate the ribs in the Dr Pepper overnight before slow cooking.