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Slow cooker filled with root beer BBQ pork ribs

Slow Cooker Root Beer BBQ Pork Ribs

Jannah
Prepare to fall in love with ribs all over again with our Slow Cooker Root Beer BBQ Pork Ribs. This recipe transforms a classic favorite into an effortless feast, letting the slow cooker infuse the meat with sweet and savory barbecue flavors.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours 5 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • Pork Side Ribs: 1.4 kg 3 pounds or about 2 racks
  • Root Beer: 2 cans 24 ounces total
  • Barbecue Sauce: 480 ml 2 cups, prepared
  • Salt: 1 teaspoon
  • Pepper: 1 teaspoon

Instructions
 

  • Remove the silver skin from the ribs, season with salt and pepper, and place in the slow cooker.
  • Pour in the root beer for a tenderizing bath and cook on low for 5 hours or high for 3 hours.
  • Coat with BBQ sauce and cook for another hour to caramelize.

Notes

These Slow Cooker Root Beer BBQ Pork Ribs redefine what it means to enjoy ribs at home. They're tender, they're tasty, and they bring a touch of simplicity to a dish that's often overcomplicated. With a final broil to achieve that beloved BBQ char, you'll swear they came straight off the grill.
Say goodbye to the all-day affair of making ribs and hello to your new best friend: the slow cooker. These Slow Cooker Root Beer BBQ Pork Ribs marry convenience and flavor in a dish that's as easy to make as it is to love. So, go ahead, set it and forget it, and let the slow cooker do what it does best - make you look like a culinary star!
Keyword Root Beer BBQ Ribs