Description
These Dr Pepper Ribs are fall-apart tender with a sweet, smoky glaze. An easy, bold BBQ recipe made with just a few ingredients!
Ingredients
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2–3 lbs country-style pork ribs
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1 can (12 oz) Dr Pepper soda
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1 cup BBQ sauce (your favorite variety)
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½ teaspoon liquid smoke
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C). Place ribs in a large baking dish or foil-lined roasting pan.
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Pour Dr Pepper over the ribs and sprinkle with garlic powder and black pepper. Add the liquid smoke evenly over the top.
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Cover tightly with foil and bake for 2 to 2.5 hours, or until the ribs are fork-tender and cooked through.
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Remove from oven and drain excess liquid. Brush the ribs generously with BBQ sauce.
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Increase oven temperature to 425°F (220°C). Return the ribs to the oven, uncovered, and bake for 15–20 minutes until the sauce is thick and caramelized.
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Let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Serve with extra BBQ sauce on the side if desired.
Notes
Country-style ribs are meaty and cook beautifully in the oven—no grill needed.
Use a BBQ sauce with smoky or spicy notes to balance the sweetness of the Dr Pepper.
Adjust garlic and pepper amounts to your taste preferences.