Slow Cooker Coke Ribs
There’s something undeniably magical about the combination of sweet and savory flavors. When done right, it creates a dance on your taste buds, leaving you craving for more.
And if you’re a fan of such delightful fusions, our Slow Cooker Coke Ribs recipe is about to become your new favorite. Imagine tender baby back ribs, marinated in a rich blend of spices, and then slow-cooked to perfection in a tantalizing mix of BBQ sauce and Coca-Cola. Yes, you read that right – Coca-Cola! This fizzy drink, while an unconventional ingredient, lends a unique sweetness and depth to the ribs, making them irresistibly delicious.
Recipe Notes:
- Spice Blend: Ensure you rub the spice mixture thoroughly over the ribs. This not only seasons the meat but also forms a delightful crust as they cook.
- Sauce Reserve: Don’t forget to set aside ½ a cup of the sauce before pouring the rest over the ribs. This reserved sauce will be brushed over the ribs at the end, giving them a fresh, glossy finish.
- Serving: Once done, let the ribs rest for about 10 minutes before cutting them into individual servings. This allows the juices to redistribute, ensuring every bite is juicy and flavorful.
Coca-Cola, with its caramel undertones and effervescence, acts as a tenderizer and flavor enhancer. When combined with BBQ sauce, it infuses the ribs with a sweet, tangy, and slightly smoky flavor.
While Coca-Cola is recommended for its distinct flavor profile, you can experiment with other sodas like Dr. Pepper or root beer. Each will lend a different taste to the ribs.
The key is slow cooking. Setting your crockpot to low and allowing the ribs to cook for 6 hours will ensure they’re fall-off-the-bone tender.
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Slow Cooker Coke Ribs
- Mix the smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a small mixing bowl.
- Rub the spice mixture over the ribs and place them into your crockpot.
- Stir together the bbq sauce and cola, set aside ½ a cup of the sauce. Pour the sauce over the ribs. (remember to reserve 1/2 cup for later)
- Place the lid on and set it to low for 6 hours or 4 hours on high.
- Brush the remaining 1/2 cup of saved sauce over the ribs and cut them into individual servings.
Slow Cooker Coke Ribs
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Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 4 pounds baby back ribs
- 18 oz bbq sauce
- 1 cup coca-cola
Instructions
- Mix the smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a small mixing bowl.
- Rub the spice mixture over the ribs and place them into your crockpot.
- Stir together the bbq sauce and cola, set aside ½ a cup of the sauce.
- Pour the sauce over the ribs. (remember to reserve 1/2 cup for later)
- Place the lid on and set it to low for 6 hours or 4 hours on high.
- Brush the remaining 1/2 cup of saved sauce over the ribs and cut them into individual servings.
Nutrition
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