Today’s share is an awesome, ridiculously easy slow cooker country-style ribs recipe that will knock your socks off — Slow Cooker Coca-Cola BBQ Country-Style Ribs, aka, Coke Ribs!
SLOW COOKER COCA-COLA BARBECUE COUNTRY-STYLE RIBS (COKE RIBS)
With just three ingredients and minutes to throw together, this easy, budget friendly, kid-approved recipe is a meal the whole family will love! Use boneless or bone-in pork ribs for the most tender, moist, meatiest, tastiest, irresistible ribs! Simple to make, so darn good.
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WHAT YOU NEED TO MAKE SLOW COOKER COUNTRY STYLE RIBS
- Coca-Cola
- favorite barbecue sauce or use homemade
- country-style pork ribs (boneless or bone-in)
- salt and pepper to taste.
For today’s recipe, I used boneless country-style pork ribs. For little ones, boneless ribs are best.
What Are Boneless Country-Style Pork Ribs?
Head over to Kitchn to learn more about this versatile, delicious, inexpensive cut of meat.
HOW TO MAKE SLOW COOKER COUNTRY STYLE RIBS
Spray cooker with non-stick cooking spray and fill with ribs evenly, salt and pepper to taste, then pour coke over ribs. Cook on low for 6–8 hours or on high for 3 1/2 -4 hours (adjust cooking time according to your cooker). Make sure ribs reach a safe internal temp of 145 degrees f.
When ready, transfer ribs to a sheet pan (discard juice in cooker). Cover pan with foil or parchment paper for easy clean-up. Slather ribs with your favorite barbecue sauce then pop them in the oven preheated to 400 degrees f. for about 10–15 minutes, until the barbecue sauce starts to bubble and caramelize. You can also broil the ribs to caramelize the sauce quicker (*don’t use parchment paper under the broiler).
Why use Coca-Cola to cook meat?
Coke and other sodas are great meat tenderizers. You can learn more about this Southern staple ingredient at Epicurios – How to Cook with Soda.
Pork Cuts Explained
To learn about country-style ribs and different cuts of pork, head over to AmazingRibs.com.
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Slow Cooker Coca-Cola BBQ Country-Style Ribs (Coke Ribs)
Ingredients
- 4 pounds boneless or bone-in country style pork ribs (can use up to 6 pounds for bone-in ribs)
- 12 ounces of Coca-Cola (original, not diet)
- 1 bottle of your favorite barbecue sauce or use homemade
- salt and pepper to taste
Directions
Spray cooker with non-stick cooking spray and fill with ribs evenly, salt and pepper to taste, then pour coke over ribs.
Cook on low for 6–8 hours, or on high for 3 1/2 -4 hours (adjust cooking time according to how fast/slow your cooker cooks). Make sure ribs reach a safe internal temp of 145 degrees f.
When ready, gently transfer ribs to a sheet pan (discard juice in cooker). Cover pan with foil or parchment paper for easy clean-up. Slather ribs with your favorite barbecue sauce, then place them in the oven preheated to 400 degrees f. for about 10–15 minutes, until the barbecue sauce starts to bubble and caramelize. You can also broil the ribs to caramelize the barbecue sauce quicker (*don’t use parchment paper under the broiler).
Tips
- Boneless country-style pork ribs are best for little children.
- Boneless ribs may fall apart and meat may fall off the bone for bone-in ribs when removing from the slow cooker – do not worry! Simply place the rib meat on the sheet pan, slather with barbecue sauce and place them in the oven. Same great taste!
- Serve with your favorite potato (fries, mashed, baked, roasted, potato salad), veggies, baked beans, coleslaw, salad.
Thanks for stopping by!
Cheers!
Keri Apthorpe
Why doesn’t Coke Zero work? It’s all I have at the house!
Cheryl Michaud
How did it work out? I did Coke Zero in mine this morning 🙏🏻
Mick
Only have Diet Coke…. Can I use in this recipe
Kathi Beckman
Diet Coke & Coke Zero can be used. I’m going to use Coke Zero cherry.
Julie romero
How much fat saturated is in these crock pot ribs I’m using beef.
Julie A Polhamus
I accidently put it on high for the first 2 hours, then switched it to low. About how long should it take on low. it has been on low for about an hour and half. It says the internal temperature should be between 190-200 degrees when done. It already says it is at 200 internally. So does that mean it is done? Thank you
Steve Lewenson
Can you use beef ribs instead. Cant eat pork
Amanda S Dickerson
Yes, I have before and it came out just as good, I did use Dr. Pepper instead but it came out the same tasty goodness!!
Tanya Mayer
Can you put the bbq sauce on the ribs in the crockpot
Ginger
Can you use beef ribs for this recipe?
Jean
Is there an instant pot recipe for this recipe?
Holly J Boston
Can you make the coke cola ribs with frozen ribs or do they need to be thawed out to make please let me know.
Mary Neumann
Hi Holly – they should be thawed before cooking in the slow cooker.
Hope you enjoy the recipe!
Paula
I only have Diet Coke. What will this do to the ribs? I have a can of sparkling club soda. Would that be better?
Kristina
Can u make it with chicken?
Mary Neumann
Yes, Kristina
Tom Kuhn
How many does this serve?
San Dee
I use the same recipe only I use boneless pork roast cut into large chunks, cook it untill
well done, then take a large spoon and break up the pork into shreds, put it on a bun
for easy pulled pork sandwiches. They are delicious!!!
Kelli
I have made these several times now and they are amazingly tender and delicious each time. So easy to throw together, too. I’m serving with greens and cornbread tonight!
chris a lucius
coke and ribs in crock pot. How much coke do you put in the crock. Half full…..cover the ribs?
Mary Neumann
Hi Chris – the cola does not need to cover the ribs (submerge), you could use 1 cup. Be sure to adjust the cooking time for how fast/slow your cooker cooks. When transferring after slow cooking, if they fall apart – do not worry, Place the meat on the sheet pan, top with bbq sauce and broil (or bake) until the sauce starts to bubble and caramelize.
Carlee
I never think to do country ribs bbq style. I can’t wait to make these!
Larry Gaines
Slow Cooker takes to long. I us the Instant Pot
Tammy
This is my go to recipe love love it and makes amazing sandwich’s too
Pat
How long do you cook in instant pot?