Description

Tender, juicy country-style pork ribs slow-cooked in Dr Pepper, then glazed with a smoky BBQ sauce and baked until caramelized for the perfect sweet-tangy finish.

Ingredients

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

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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.