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Crockpot Ribs

These Crockpot Ribs are slow-cooked in Pepsi for incredible flavor, and finished in the oven with a rich molasses, apple cider vinegar, and chili sauce glaze.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time4 hours 20 minutes
Total Time4 hours 30 minutes
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: crockpot recipe, easy slow cooker recipe, how to cook ribs
Servings: 8
Calories: 721kcal
Author: Julie Clark

Ingredients

  • 2 racks of pork spare ribs
  • 1 medium white onion sliced
  • 2 cups Pepsi
  • 1 cup chili sauce
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Prep the ribs by removing the membrane from the rack of ribs. Slide a knife under the membrane on the back of the small end of the ribs, then hold a paper towel and grab onto the membrane and pull. Discard the membrane. 2 racks of pork spare ribs
  • Cut each rack of ribs into 4 sections.
  • Place the sliced onion in the bottom of a large slow cooker. Place the ribs on top. Pour the Pepsi over the ribs. 1 medium white onion, 2 cups Pepsi
  • In a bowl, whisk together the chili sauce, molasses and vinegar. Pour this over the pork.
  • Cover and cook on high for 4 hours or low for 8 hours.
  • Preheat the oven to 375ºF. Remove the ribs from the crockpot and place them on a baking sheet. Brush with extra barbecue sauce if desired.
  • Bake for 10-15 minutes, until the sauce on the ribs is bubbling slightly and the edges look slightly crisp.

Notes

  • Baby rack ribs might take an hour less to cook.
  • Fully cooked, tender pork ribs should reach an internal temperature of between 190°F and 205°F.
  • Store rib leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Or wrap with aluminum foil.
  • You can also place the ribs under the broiler on low for 3-4 minutes to caramelize the sauce.
  • Refer to the article above for more tips and tricks.
    The calories shown are based on the ribs being cut into 8 pieces, with 1 serving being 1 piece of rib. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information. **

Nutrition

Calories: 721kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 53g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 19g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 182mg | Sodium: 649mg | Potassium: 857mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 232IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 67mg | Iron: 3mg