COLA BARBECUE RIBS

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Enjoy the smoky goodness of a summer barbecue all year long by preparing these moist and tender ribs, inclement weather or not. -Karen Shuck, Edgar, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 9h10m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons liquid smoke, optional
4 pounds pork spareribs, cut into serving-size pieces
1 medium onion, sliced
1/2 cup cola
1-1/2 cups barbecue sauce

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, garlic, salt, pepper and, if desired, liquid smoke; rub over ribs., Layer ribs and onion in a greased 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker; pour cola over ribs. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or until ribs are tender. Drain liquid. Pour sauce over ribs and cook 1 hour longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 999 calories, Fat 66g fat (24g saturated fat), Cholesterol 255mg cholesterol, Sodium 1650mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 64g protein.