Cherry Cola Pork Ribs Slow Cooker… Pour this yummy sauce over plain pork ribs in a slow cooker. It makes a warm, tasty dinner that’s fun and different every time!
These tender pork ribs soak in sweet cherry cola sauce all day in a slow cooker, turning out juicy, smoky, and finger-licking good. No fuss—just dump and go for a family dinner with caramelized edges. Kids love the fun fizz flavor; adults crave the sticky BBQ vibe!
Cherry Cola Pork Ribs Slow Cooker
Serves: 4
What You Need
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3 to 4 pounds plain pork ribs (St. Louis style, raw)
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1 1/2 cups cherry cola (the regular kind, not diet)
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1 cup ketchup
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2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
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1/3 cup brown sugar (light or dark, packed down)
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3 garlic cloves, chopped small (about 1 tablespoon)
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1 teaspoon liquid smoke
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1 teaspoon salt (plus extra if you want)
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper
How to Make It
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Dry the raw pork ribs with paper towels. If they’re too big, cut into 2 or 3 pieces to fit your slow cooker. Sprinkle a little salt and pepper on both sides.
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In a bowl, mix cherry cola, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, chopped garlic, and liquid smoke. Stir until sugar melts and it’s smooth.
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Put ribs in the slow cooker. Stand them up on the sides or lay flat—whatever fits. Face the meaty part out for even cooking.
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Pour all the sauce over the ribs. Spoon extra on dry spots so everything gets wet.
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Put the lid on. Cook on low for 7-8 hours or high for 3.5-4 hours. The meat should be very soft and come off the bones easily. Don’t peek much!
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Move ribs to a foil-lined baking sheet with tongs (they’re squishy). Spoon some sauce on top.
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For thick sauce: Take 1-2 cups cooking juice to a pot. Boil on medium 8-10 minutes, stir till shiny. Add salt if needed.
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For crispy edges (optional): Turn broiler to high. Brush sauce on ribs. Broil 3-5 minutes till bubbly. Watch it!
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Put ribs on a plate. Drizzle more sauce. Rest a bit, cut between bones, and eat warm.