Go Back
–+ servings
Crockpot Dr Pepper Ribs

Crockpot Dr Pepper Ribs

Fall-apart tender Crockpot Dr Pepper Ribs, coated in sweet barbecue sauce and finished in the oven or on the grill.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 7 hours
Stand Time 5 minutes
Total Time 7 hours 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Southern
Servings 12 servings
Calories 690 kcal

Equipment

  • Crockpot
  • baking sheet
  • grill

Ingredients
  

Ribs

  • 2 racks baby back ribs 6 lb each

Oil

  • 2 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil

Dr Pepper & Liquid Smoke

  • 1 cup Dr Pepper
  • 1 tablespoon liquid smoke

Barbecue Sauce

  • 3 cups Dr Pepper barbecue sauce or your favorite flavor

Dry Rub

  • 4 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1.5 tablespoon coarse sea salt
  • 2 teaspoon ground chipotle pepper
  • 2 teaspoon smoked or Spanish paprika
  • 2 teaspoon dark chili powder
  • 2 teaspoon cumin
  • 2 teaspoon lemon pepper
  • 2 teaspoon granulated garlic
  • 2 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Pat dry ribs. Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs.
  • Drizzle ribs with olive oil.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together dry rub ingredients and rub the ribs on all sides with the rub.
  • Spray slow cooker with cooking spray. Arrange ribs in the slow cooker.
  • In a bowl, whisk Dr Pepper and liquid smoke together and drizzle over the ribs. Lock the lid.
  • Cook on low for 7-8 hours, until fork tender. Remove ribs to cool.

Broiling or Grilling

  • To Broil: Preheat the broiler. Spritz a baking sheet with cooking spray. Brush ribs with BBQ sauce and broil for 4-5 minutes per side.
  • To Grill: Preheat grill to medium. Oil grates. Brush one side with BBQ sauce and grill for 4-6 minutes. Repeat on the opposite side.
  • Rest ribs for 5-10 minutes before serving with extra sauce.

Notes

You can use your favorite BBQ sauce and make dry rub substitutions for convenience. Ensure to cool ribs before charring to maintain tenderness.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 690kcalCarbohydrates: 81gProtein: 16gFat: 33gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 3623mgPotassium: 190mgFiber: 6gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 313IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 32mgIron: 1mg
Keyword crockpot-dr-pepper-ribs, slow-cooked-dr-pepper-baby-back-ribs
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!