Name: Root Beer BBQ Ribs
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 360 min
Total time: 385 min
Yield: 5 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup root beer; 1 cup ketchup; 1/4 cup orange juice; 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 2 tablespoons molasses; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 4-1/2 pounds pork baby back ribs; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper

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Root Beer BBQ Ribs

360 min5 servings

The slow cooker does a great job of creating super tender and juicy ribs. The yummy sauce has a mildly sweet flavor. —Mairyn S., Sandy, Utah

Ingredients

1 cup root beer

1 cup ketchup

1/4 cup orange juice

3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

2 tablespoons molasses

1 teaspoon onion powder

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

1/2 teaspoon paprika

1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

4-1/2 pounds pork baby back ribs

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

1 In a small saucepan, combine the first 10 ingredients. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes or until sauce is reduced to 2 cups. Set aside.

2 Cut ribs into five serving-size pieces; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place in a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker. Pour sauce over ribs. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until meat is tender. Serve with sauce.