With just a little bit of prep work and time, you can have succulent, melt-in-your-mouth St. Louis Ribs made in the Crock Pot that will impress your family and friends at your next backyard barbecue!
For delicious fall-off-the-bone barbecue ribs, start by cooking them in a crock pot until tender, then finish them up on the grill for that perfect char and smoky flavor.
Check out all my other Easy Summer Grill Recipes for more delicious ideas.
Want to serve succulent ribs to your guests without breaking a sweat? Here's my secret: I cook them in the crock pot first and finish them off on the grill for maximum flavor.
Bonus tip: you can even prep them the day before and grill them when your guests arrive. This hack has never failed me, especially when I have company coming over.
Looking for more Family Dinner Ideas? Try my recipe for Barbecue Chicken in the Crock Pot, or my Chicken Kabobs with Pineapple Recipe.
Table of Contents
- Crock Pot Ribs with Coke
- Helpful Kitchen Tools
- Main Ingredients Needed
- Substitutions and Variations
- Step-by-Step Instructions
- How to Remove the Membrane from Ribs (Plus Expert Tips)
- Slow Cook the Ribs
- Grill the Barbecue Ribs
- LOVE these recipes? SAVE them for Later!
- Recipe Tips That Worked for Me
- Storage, Thawing and Reheating Tips
- Recipe FAQ's
- More Recipes to Love
- 📖 Recipe Card
- 💬 Comments
Crock Pot Ribs with Coke
Using soda is an easy way to cook tender and flavorful ribs. The acidity and sweetness from the soda help to break down the meat, resulting in fall-off-the-bone ribs that are sure to be a hit at your next barbecue.
For this recipe I used a can of Coca-Cola. But you can use Ginger-Ale, Sprite, 7-Up. Just make sure the soda is full sugar soda and not a diet soda.
Check out a few other recipes for ribs all made in my collection of crock pot recipes.
Helpful Kitchen Tools
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Main Ingredients Needed
Here's a quick overview of the ingredients for this recipe. For exact amounts and to easily shop for everything, click the Instacart button in the recipe card below to add the ingredients straight to your cart!
Substitutions and Variations
- If you don't want to use Coca-Cola, try using root beer or Dr. Pepper.
- You can use different spices and seasonings such as garlic powder, onion powder, paprika and even cayenne pepper for added spice.
- Try mixing the soda with apple cider vinegar, soy sauce or even Worcestershire sauce to enhance the flavore.
- Try using different types of ribs, such as baby back ribs or country-style ribs, to change up the texture and taste of the dish.
Step-by-Step Instructions
This section provides step-by-step photos and instructions to guide you through the recipe. For the complete printable version, scroll down to the recipe card below.
Step 1: Combine the onion powder, garlic powder, pepper, paprika, and 1 teaspoon of chipotle seasoning.
Step 2: In another small bowl, combine the barbecue sauce, honey, Worcestershire sauce, and the remaining 1 teaspoon of chipotle seasoning.
Step 3: To maintain cleanliness, place the ribs package atop a sheet of parchment paper or waxed paper on your counter. Halve the ribs and generously apply half of the seasoning mix onto them, ensuring it is well-rubbed into both sides.
How to Remove the Membrane from Ribs (Plus Expert Tips)
For the best texture and tenderness, it's important to remove the tough membrane from the back of the ribs.
Check out my post on Oven Baked Ribs for a step-by-step guide on how to do it easily, plus extra tips for seasoning and cooking ribs to perfection.
Slow Cook the Ribs
Step 4: After placing the ribs in the crock pot, pour half of the barbecue sauce mixture over them, reserving the remainder for later use. Be sure to give my homemade barbecue sauce a try!
Step 5: Next, pour the can of soda around the ribs before covering and cooking on low for 8 to 10 hours or on high for 6 hours.
Grill the Barbecue Ribs
Step 6: After removing the ribs from the crock pot, place them on a baking tray, brush with sauce, and grill over medium heat for 10–15 minutes until grill marks form. Avoid overcooking since they're already tender. Slice into individual ribs and serve.
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Recipe Tips That Worked for Me
Brush with sauce multiple times – For deeper flavor, apply barbecue sauce in layers while grilling or broiling.
Use a meat thermometer – Ribs should reach 190–203°F for the best tenderness.
If you can't grill, broil instead – Place the ribs under the broiler for 5–7 minutes until caramelized for a similar effect. This works great for me when my grill is covered with snow during the cold winter months.
Storage, Thawing and Reheating Tips
Refrigerator: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Leftovers are great the next day as sandwiches. Try this Bacon Cheddar Rib Sandwich.
Freezer: To freeze leftovers, let ribs cool, wrap tightly in foil or plastic wrap, then seal in a freezer bag with excess air removed. Store for up to 3–4 months.
Thawing and Reheating Tips: Allow the ribs to thaw the in the refrigerator overnight and reheat according to your preferred method.
Note that the texture and flavor of the ribs may change slightly after freezing and reheating, but they should still be safe to eat if frozen properly.
Recipe FAQ's
To view the answers, simply click on the down arrow (⬇) next to each question. If you have any other questions not answered here, please leave a comment!
You can know when St. Louis ribs are done cooking by using a meat thermometer. The internal temperature should reach 190°F to 203°F. Another way to know if the ribs are done is to look for the meat pulling away from the bones.
It's really a matter of personal taste. St. Louis-style ribs are cut from spare ribs and have a higher meat-to-bone ratio than baby back ribs.
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St. Louis Ribs made in the Crock Pot
Ingredients
Method
- In a small bowl, mix together the onion powder, garlic powder, pepper, paprika and 1 teaspoon of the chipotle seasoning.
- Place the ribs on parchment pepper and cut in half so they fit inside the crock pot.
- Sprinkle the dry ingredients over the ribs on each side and rub them in.
- Place the ribs in an 8-quart slow cooker.
- In another small bowl, combine together the barbecue sauce, honey, Worcestershirt sauce and the remaining chipotle seasoning.
- Pour half of this mixture over the ribs.
- Pour the can of soda around the ribs.
- Cook on low for 8 to 10 hours or on high 6 hours.
- Remove from the crock pot and place in a baking dish or sheet pan and spread the remaining barbecue sauce on top of the ribs.
- Place the ribs on the grill over a medium flame.
- Remember at this point your ribs are cooked all the way; we're just finishing them up on the grill to get those amazing grill marks.They only need to be on the grill for about 10 to 15 minutes.
- Remove from the grill and cut the ribs into individual servings.
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Dana Aviles says
Can these be finished on BROIL in the oven to caramelize? I don't grill much these days. They look AMAZING!
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thanks for sharing this awesome recipe. I am gonna try this home. The ribs made me hungry again. I love that you can prepare in advance and that most of the work is done in the crockpot!
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Lillian (My Recipe Journey) says
I'm drooling just reading the recipe! Great post!
Jennifer Davis says
So-I also cook my ribs in the crock pot then finish on the grill. Ribs are on the menu for cooking tomorrow...but now..I think I need to go buy some soda!!
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Min Kwon says
Wow! The ribs look so succulent! I love that you can prepare in advance and that most of the work is done in the crockpot! Thank you so much for sharing this recipe on my FB page, and I can't wait to try!
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G'day! One word...YUM!!!
I love my ribs falling off the bone too!
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Oh these ribs look so moist and delicious!!
Busy Vegetarian Mom says
Great job with this one Lois!
Virtual Essence says
Yum, ribs!! These look outstanding! I might have to pick some up to make this weekend. Thanks for sharing!
Ericka Breedlove says
I love the idea of marinating the ribs in ginger ale! These ribs look tasty! Thanks for sharing on Foodie Friends Friday!
Michelle says
These look wonderful!
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these look delish!!!!!
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Looks yummy!
Cheryl @ The Farmer's Daughter says
This looks so good, Lois! I'm thinking I'll fix this for the 4th. It's too hot now to have to stand over the grill for very long. Thanks for the recipe!
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Vee says
Oh does that ever look heavenly. I'll have to put ribs on the grocery list and give this recipe a whirl. Thanks!
Alex Degenerate says
do you have anything if I dont like ribs?
Emily says
Just in time for the 4th of July. YUM!!
Lizzy says
I need to make ribs at least once this summer...and this looks like the perfect new recipe to try! Gorgeous results...and ribs must be falling off the bones 🙂
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Sue says
I need to remind myself to not visit here while I am so hungry, Lois, (I haven't had lunch yet) ribs are one of our favorite meats, and yours look wonderful! and now I see all those links to visit. I will try and get back later. Am I seeing a cook book in the future, maybe you should consider, your recipes are so wonderful? Thanks for sharing.
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Those look FANTASTIC!! Look at your Hubs running the Grill... Don't you love it when they cook for us?
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The ribs sound delicious! What a good guy the Colonel is to grill! I can't get Mr. Blondee near our grill!! lol
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Oh Lord, those ribs made my mouth water! Thank you for hosting this new party!
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Elena says
The ribs looks so good. I have heard of cooking meat with Coke to make it tender but I had forgotten about that. Thank you so much for sharing!
Miss Debbie says
Wow..those look great. I love me some ribs!:-)
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I'm ready to eat! Thank you for the recipe!
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I'm drooling too!
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I'm drooling (again)!
Kelly (Our Everyday Harvest) says
Those ribs looks so amazing! Thank you for letting me link up and for sharing this great recipe.
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The ribs look fantastic!! You are forcing my to become more dependent on my crock pot, which is truly a plus in the summer heat....And YAY for the linky party.
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They look and sound fantastic! Same me some, I'm on my way. 🙂
Sandra says
This is how I make ribs too and they really are phenomenal 🙂
Maple Lane says
The ribs look so good! Thx for the recipe. Have a good weekend.
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Looks like another great "Must try!" Thanks Lois!
Marlys Folly says
I am going to have to try your secret ingredient when making ribs... I usually boil mine before I grill them I wonder if I put soda in the pot when I grill them ~ if that will work.. Will try next time I make ribs..
Carol @ Always Thyme to Cook says
The ribs look amazing!!!