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Dr Pepper Chipotle Ribs {Slow Cooker Method}

These Dr Pepper Chipotle Ribs are first cooked in a slow cooker until tender and flavorful then finished off on the grill or under the broiler to get that nice char and crispy edges!
Author Karen @ The Tasty Bite

Ingredients

  • 3 lbs pork spare ribs or baby back ribs cut into 2-3 portions
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 2 chipotle chiles in adobo sauce coarsely chopped
  • 1 tsp adobo sauce optional, if you prefer more heat
  • 1½ cups Dr Pepper
  • 1 cup barbecue sauce

Instructions

  • Spray the inside of a slow cooker with cooking spray.
  • In a small bowl, stir to combine salt, pepper, and chili powder. Rub the mixture on both sides of ribs.
  • Place ribs and chipotle chiles in slow cooker and pour Dr Pepper over ribs.
  • Cover and cook on low heat setting for 7 to 8 hours, or until ribs are tender. Remove ribs and discard liquid.
  • Brush barbecue sauce over ribs. To broil, set ribs on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil and broil for 4 to 5 minutes per side, or until charred. To grill, place ribs on a grill over medium heat and grill for 4 to 5 minutes per side.
  • Let cool slightly before serving.