Slow Cooker Country Style Ribs
These slow cooker country style ribs are fall apart tender, coated in a rich BBQ sauce made with cola, brown sugar, and spices. An easy crockpot dinner that’s juicy, flavorful, and perfect for busy weeknights or family meals.
Equipment
- 6-quart slow cooker
- Tongs
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Large rimmed baking sheet, optional
- Aluminum foil (optional)
Ingredients
- 4 lbs country style pork ribs
- 2 onions (sliced)
- 12 oz can cola (Coke or similar)
- 1 ½ cups BBQ sauce divided
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Arrange the pork ribs in the in slow cooker then put the sliced onions on top.
- Pour in the cola, and 1 cup of BBQ sauce over the ribs then add the brown sugar, cayenne, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours or on high for 6 to 8 hours, until the ribs are very tender and easy to pull apart.
- For a caramelized finish, transfer the cooked ribs to a foil-lined baking sheet. Brush with the remaining BBQ sauce and broil for 3 to 5 minutes, watching closely, until the edges start to brown and the sauce thickens.
Notes
- Why cola works: The acidity and sugar help break down the meat while adding subtle sweetness.
- Don’t skip the onions: They add moisture and flavor as they cook down into the sauce.
- Low and slow is best: Cooking on low gives the most tender, fall-apart texture.
- Watch the broiler: The sugar in the sauce can burn quickly, so keep a close eye during the final step.
- Sauce consistency: If the sauce is too thin after cooking, simmer it on the stovetop for a few minutes to thicken.
- Make ahead tip: These ribs taste even better the next day after the flavors settle.
Nutrition
Calories: 810kcalCarbohydrates: 76gProtein: 42gFat: 37gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 154mgSodium: 1192mgPotassium: 856mgFiber: 3gSugar: 65gVitamin A: 373IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 145mgIron: 3mg
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