Description
These Slow Cooker BBQ Ribs are a mouthwatering delight, featuring tender, juicy meat that falls off the bone with every bite. The rich, smoky flavor of the barbecue sauce combined with the succulent texture creates an unforgettable dining experience that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- Ribs: 2 pounds of baby back ribs, trimmed
- BBQ Sauce: 1 cup of your favorite barbecue sauce
- Dry Rub:
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix together the dry rub ingredients until well combined.
- Rub the dry mixture evenly over the ribs, ensuring all surfaces are coated.
- Place the ribs in the slow cooker, standing them upright if necessary to fit.
- Pour the barbecue sauce over the ribs, making sure they are well covered.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or until the meat is tender and pulls away from the bone easily.
- For a caramelized finish, preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and transfer the ribs to a baking sheet. Brush with additional BBQ sauce and bake for 10-15 minutes until bubbly.
Notes
- Make-ahead: You can prepare the dry rub and coat the ribs a day in advance, storing them in the refrigerator until ready to cook.
- Storage: Leftover ribs can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Substitutions: Use pork spare ribs or beef ribs if preferred; adjust cooking time as needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: main-dishes
- Method: slow cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the ribs
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 7 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 15 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 25 grams
- Cholesterol: 80 milligrams
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