Slow Cooker Barbecue Ribs with a Special Ingredient.
Special ingredient? What is that? A pretty cool tip to tenderize the meat will make your BBQ ribs taste so good! Be patient; you’ll discover it in the video 🙂
We all love BBQ pork ribs, but we don’t always have the time to cook them in the smoker. Depending on the season (or if you live in a place where you can’t use a BBQ), your slow cooker will be an ideal alternative that will only take a few minutes to prepare.
Rub and massage the ribs well with the spice mixture and let them marinate with our special ingredient.
OK you can now see that”special ingredient” 🙂
It’s simply Coke…
Mix well all spices
Add the mix to the ribs. Rub and massage them until all the meat is covered evenly.
Drop your ribs in the crockpot and pour Coke or Dr. Pepper, or even Root Beer. Don’t pour directly on the meat, it would take all the seasoning off.
Just cover the ribs to give them a little room to soak.
Let the “magic” happen…
Here we are, ready to cook on low for 6 hours. An optional step is to add some brown sugar to tenderize them.
Don’t open the lid for at least one hour to 1 1/2 hours.
I’m ready to put them in the broiler with some BBQ sauce on them for 5 to 10 minutes. It will be delicious!
Not only do they smell good, but they are also really tasty!

Easy And Delicious Crock Pot Barbecue Ribs - Slow Cooker Ribs
Ingredients
- 3 lbs Pork ribs
- 2 liters Coca-Cola or similar brand.
The dry rub:
- 2 cups Brown sugar
- 1 Tbls Garlic Powder
- 1 Tbls Paprika
- 1 Tbls Cayenne pepper
- 1 Tbls Onion Powder
- 1 Tbls Black pepper
- 1 Tbls Salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Spice Rub: Mix all your spices together in a bowl to create your BBQ rub.
- Season the Ribs: Apply the spice mixture generously to the ribs. Rub and massage thoroughly until the meat is evenly covered with seasoning.
- Place in Slow Cooker: Transfer the seasoned ribs to your crockpot.
- Add the Special Ingredient: Pour Coca-Cola into the slow cooker. Pour it along the sides rather than directly on the ribs to avoid washing off the seasonings. Alternatives include Dr. Pepper or Root Beer.
- Optional: Sprinkle some brown sugar over the ribs to help tenderize the meat further.
- Set to Cook: Cover and set the slow cooker to low for 6 hours.
- Leave Undisturbed: Do not open the lid for at least 1 to 1½ hours to maintain proper cooking temperature.
- Finish Under the Broiler: Once the slow cooking is complete, transfer the ribs to a baking sheet, brush with BBQ sauce, and place under the broiler for 5-10 minutes until caramelized.
- Serve: Remove from the broiler and enjoy your tender, flavorful slow cooker barbecue ribs!
An absolute pleasure for you and your guests, you’ll make them again and again…
Nothing is better than a tasty meal…
Watch the video now!
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Enjoy!