Ingredients:

  • 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 3.5 lb baby back pork ribs
  • 2 cups Dr Pepper
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce
  • 1/2 cup Dr Pepper

Instructions:

  1. Remove the silver skin membrane from the back of the ribs using a paper towel for grip and a sharp knife. Coat the ribs generously with the dry rub mixture, massaging it into the meat.
  2. Place the rubbed ribs into a 6-quart slow cooker, curling them into a circle to fit snugly.
  3. Pour 2 cups of Dr Pepper and the apple cider vinegar around the sides of the ribs, ensuring the rub is not washed off. Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours.
  4. Preheat the oven broiler. Transfer the cooked ribs to a foil-lined baking sheet.
  5. Whisk together 1 cup of BBQ sauce and 1/2 cup of Dr Pepper. Slather the glaze liberally over the ribs.
  6. Broil for 3 to 5 minutes until the sauce is bubbling and develops charred, mahogany-colored edges.