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Published: June 29, 2012 | Last Updated: August 18, 2018 | Author: Lois

Recipe: Falling off the Bone Barbecue Ribs

You are going to love how easy this recipe for Barbecue Ribs is and yes, they do fall off the bone!

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Falling off the Bone Barbecue Ribs

This week I am sharing a great recipe that is perfect for any special holiday, occasion or any day of the week.  My Colonel and my son LOVE these Falling off the Bone Barbecue Ribs so much that I try to make them often in the summer.

The secret to them is I cook them in the crock pot first and then put them on the grill. You can even make these the day before if you’re having company and put them on the grill right when your guests arrive.  I do this often when company is coming.

I like to have a clean kitchen and making the ribs the day before is a great way to keep things looking tidy when company arrives. The meat gets so tender while cooking in the crock pot that when you’re finally ready to eat them, the meat will be almost falling off the bone!

How to Make Barbecue Ribs

This is the most easiest recipe.  Start off with a package or “rack” of your favorite type of ribs.  I’ve used St. Louis Style Ribs and Baby Back Ribs.  Both work great with this method.

  • Open the package or ribs on top of a sheet of parchment paper or waxed paper.  This is to help keep your counter clean.
  • Sprinkle the 2 tablespoons of seasoning salt all over the ribs.  You can use more if you like.  You can also your favorite BBQ rub seasoning.  It’s up to you!
  • Place the ribs in the crock pot.
  • Then add a can of soda.
    Barbecue Ribs Cooking in the Crock Pot from Walking on Sunshine Recipes

How Long to Cook the Barbecue Ribs

  • Cook on low for 6 to 8 hours.
  • Remove from the crock pot and place in a baking dish.
  • Cover the ribs with your favorite barbecue sauce; about 2 cups of barbecue sauce or more if you like!
  • If you want, you can place them on the grill now or you can cover them and refrigerate until the next day.

Barbecue Ribs with barbecue sauce from Walking on Sunshine Recipes
My favorite is Sweet Baby Rays barbecue sauce.  On special occasions I use homemade barbecue sauce.  You can find the recipe HERE.

Homemade Barbecue Sauce from Walking on Sunshine Recipes

How to Grill the Barbecue Ribs

This is the easy part.

  • Place the cooked ribs on the grill over a medium heat.
  • You’ll want to keep them on the grill until they look beautiful.
  • Remember, you don’t need to cook them too long because they’re already cooked.
  • Remove from the grill and cut each rib into an individual serving.

They really are delicious and so EASY.  The meat really does fall off the bone by cooking them this way. Your family will love this recipe and you’ll love how easy it is!

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Falling Off the Bone Barbecue Ribs
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
4 hrs 20 mins
Total Time
4 hrs 40 mins
 
Your family will love this amazing recipe for the most tender barbecue ribs!
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: BBQ, Crock Pot, Ribs
Ingredients
  • 3 lbs St. Louis Ribs or Baby Back Ribs
  • 2 tbsp Season Salt or your favorite barbecue rub.
  • Soda - see note
  • 2 cups Barbecue Sauce
Instructions
  1. Sprinkle the ribs with the Season Salt or barbecue rub and place in your crock pot.
  2. Add the soda, enough to cover half way.
  3. Cook on low for 6 to 8 hours.
  4. Remove from the crock pot and place in a baking dish and spread the BBQ sauce on top of the ribs.
  5. Place the ribs on the grill over a medium flame.
  6. Remember at this point your ribs are basically cooked all the way; we're just finishing them up on the grill to get those amazing grill marks.
  7. Remove from the grill and cut the ribs into individual servings.
Recipe Notes

 

  • I like to use Coca-Cola. But you can use 7 Up, Ginger Ale; just make sure you use a soda with sugar. No diet allowed for this recipe. 

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Originally from Queens, NY, Lois now calls northeastern PA home. You can find her blogging over at Walking on Sunshine where she shares a little of her life, but more importantly what’s for dinner at her house tonight.

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    June 26, 2017 at 3:41 am

    Thanks for your sharing this. I love barbecue flavor so badly. 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..
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  16. Anonymous says

    March 13, 2017 at 11:22 pm

    Never, never, never boil ribs! This is a sure way to ruin them. Over, bake, grill, smoke,or use crock-pot.

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    January 5, 2017 at 10:01 am

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  18. jioFan says

    January 4, 2017 at 3:16 am

    thank you for your recipe. The ribs look so good! Happy New Year. Wish you 2017 success and happiness.

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  19. Dana Aviles says

    October 15, 2016 at 3:53 pm

    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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  20. Aaron Wanton says

    February 24, 2016 at 6:17 pm

    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!

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  21. FirstTimeEntrepreneur says

    April 11, 2015 at 7:54 pm

    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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  23. Elaine Newell says

    September 14, 2014 at 10:37 pm

    Soda? Hm, I would never have thought of soda. Personally, I like Japanese miso sauce. It's quite delicious on pork. You can get it in any Japanese supermarket online or order it online at a gourmet store.

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  24. Dee says

    July 9, 2014 at 4:02 pm

    I would recommend these ribs to everyone. They are the best. Fall off the bone delicious!

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  26. Lillian (My Recipe Journey) says

    August 24, 2013 at 6:11 pm

    I'm drooling just reading the recipe! Great post!

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  27. Jennifer Davis says

    July 9, 2013 at 2:34 am

    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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  28. Min Kwon says

    July 1, 2013 at 1:22 pm

    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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  29. mickeydownunder says

    May 17, 2013 at 1:51 am

    G'day! One word…YUM!!!
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    July 12, 2012 at 12:53 am

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  31. Alicia@ eco friendly homemaking says

    July 8, 2012 at 2:53 pm

    Oh these ribs look so moist and delicious!!

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  32. Busy Vegetarian Mom says

    July 7, 2012 at 5:31 am

    Great job with this one Lois!

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  33. Virtual Essence says

    July 7, 2012 at 1:38 am

    Yum, ribs!! These look outstanding! I might have to pick some up to make this weekend. Thanks for sharing!

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  34. Ericka Breedlove says

    July 6, 2012 at 3:06 pm

    I love the idea of marinating the ribs in ginger ale! These ribs look tasty! Thanks for sharing on Foodie Friends Friday!

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  35. Michelle says

    July 6, 2012 at 1:27 pm

    These look wonderful!

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  36. Baked In The South says

    July 6, 2012 at 1:14 pm

    these look delish!!!!!

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  37. Cindys Recipes says

    July 6, 2012 at 2:31 am

    Looks yummy!

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  38. Cheryl @ The Farmer's Daughter says

    July 2, 2012 at 5:22 am

    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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  39. mylittlecottage says

    July 2, 2012 at 4:37 am

    nice post thanks for sharing…blessings

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  40. Vee says

    July 2, 2012 at 1:51 am

    Oh does that ever look heavenly. I'll have to put ribs on the grocery list and give this recipe a whirl. Thanks!

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  41. Alex Degenerate says

    July 2, 2012 at 12:26 am

    do you have anything if I dont like ribs?

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  42. Emily says

    July 1, 2012 at 2:49 pm

    Just in time for the 4th of July. YUM!!

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  43. Lizzy says

    July 1, 2012 at 1:35 am

    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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  44. Chatty Crone says

    July 1, 2012 at 12:25 am

    I had to pin that recipe. sandie

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  45. Sue says

    June 30, 2012 at 5:29 pm

    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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  46. My Journey With Candida says

    June 30, 2012 at 4:41 pm

    Those look FANTASTIC!! Look at your Hubs running the Grill… Don't you love it when they cook for us?

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  47. Blondee says

    June 30, 2012 at 12:07 am

    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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  48. Michael Ann says

    June 29, 2012 at 11:08 pm

    Oh Lord, those ribs made my mouth water! Thank you for hosting this new party!

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  49. My Little Home and Garden says

    June 29, 2012 at 4:55 pm

    So that is how you made those deletable ribs!

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  50. Elena says

    June 29, 2012 at 4:32 pm

    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!

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  51. Miss Debbie says

    June 29, 2012 at 2:43 pm

    Wow..those look great. I love me some ribs!:-)

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  52. Beth says

    June 29, 2012 at 2:36 pm

    I'm ready to eat! Thank you for the recipe!

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  53. Fiona says

    June 29, 2012 at 2:17 pm

    I'm drooling too!

    Lovely lovely rib recipe.

    Yum!

    x

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  54. Jill says

    June 29, 2012 at 1:59 pm

    I'm drooling (again)!

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  55. Kelly (Our Everyday Harvest) says

    June 29, 2012 at 1:47 pm

    Those ribs looks so amazing! Thank you for letting me link up and for sharing this great recipe.

    Reply
  56. Angie says

    June 29, 2012 at 1:04 pm

    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.

    Reply
  57. Cranberry Morning says

    June 29, 2012 at 12:46 pm

    They look and sound fantastic! Same me some, I'm on my way. 🙂

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  58. Sandra says

    June 29, 2012 at 12:41 pm

    This is how I make ribs too and they really are phenomenal 🙂

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  59. Maple Lane says

    June 29, 2012 at 12:39 pm

    The ribs look so good! Thx for the recipe. Have a good weekend.

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  60. gareth14 says

    June 29, 2012 at 12:22 pm

    Looks like another great "Must try!" Thanks Lois!

    Reply
  61. Marlys Folly says

    June 29, 2012 at 12:07 pm

    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..

    Reply
  62. Carol @ Always Thyme to Cook says

    June 29, 2012 at 11:47 am

    The ribs look amazing!!!

    Reply

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