3-Ingredient Crockpot Ribs Recipe - Tasting Table

"According to Ksenia Prints of Thermocookery, the secret here is the effervescent power and unique flavor of Coca-Cola and its high sugar content. Mixed with store-bought BBQ sauce, which is also high in sugar, vinegar, and seasonings, the sauce serves to break down the tough tissues of the meat on short ribs during a low-and-slow cooking process. With a short blast under the broiler to achieve some char and a further quick reduction of the sauce, this seemingly fuss-free dish becomes unapologetically succulent."

"Season the short ribs on all sides with salt and pepper. Place the ribs in the slow cooker in a single layer, standing them upright if needed. Pour the Coca-Cola and BBQ sauce overthe ribs. Do not stir. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours, until the meat is fork-tender and pulling away from the bones. Set the oven to low broil."

"Ribs may take a while to cook, but thanks to the simple, sweet vintage all-American Coke and BBQ sauce marinade and the power of the slow cooker, this three-ingredient recipe results in meat that is so soft it falls off the bone. Served in a caramelized gravy that is both tangy and sweet, this meal is going to be one you come back to over and over again when you need an easy crowd-pleasing win."

Three-ingredient crockpot ribs use beef short ribs, Coca-Cola, and BBQ sauce to produce a tangy-sweet, caramelized gravy. Season ribs with salt and pepper, place upright in the slow cooker, pour Coca-Cola and BBQ sauce over the ribs without stirring, and cook low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours until fork-tender and pulling away from the bones. Coca-Cola’s effervescence and high sugar, combined with BBQ sauce’s sugar, vinegar, and seasonings, help break down tough tissues during low-and-slow cooking. A brief broil adds char and a quick reduction concentrates the glaze for an unapologetically succulent result.

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