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Crock Pot Ribs

Nothing says busy weeknight or easy weekend dinners like Crock Pot ribs. These ribs cook low and slow in the crockpot until they're fall-off-the-bone tender. Flash grill or broil them for a few minutes before serving for the best ever ribs!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
4 hrs 10 mins
Total Time
4 hrs 20 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 297 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 racks baby back ribs about 3 to 4 pounds
  • 1 onion
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • ½ cup water
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons rib rub or homemade rib rub in the notes
BBQ Rib Sauce
  • ¼ cup ketchup
  • ½ cup chili sauce
  • ½ cup barbecue sauce of choice

Instructions

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  1. If making homemade rub, combine all rub ingredients according to the recipe below.
  2. Remove silver membrane from the back of the ribs. Rub front and back of the ribs with spice mixture.
  3. Place onion, sliced garlic, water and ribs in a slow cooker.
  4. Cook ribs on high 4 hours or low 8 hours or until fork tender.
  5. Preheat broiler. Combine ketchup, chili sauce and barbecue sauce.
  6. Brush ribs with sauce mixture and broil (or grill) 3-5 minutes or until charred.

Notes

  • Homemade Rib Rub 1 tablespoon paprika 1 tablespoon brown sugar 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder 3/4 teaspoon onion powder 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste.
  • If using pre-made rib rub, taste a little bit. If it's very salty, use a bit less.

Nutrition Information

Calories 297 (15%) Carbohydrates 19g (6%) Protein 19g (38%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 65mg (22%) Sodium 724mg (30%) Potassium 439mg (13%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 13g (26%) Vitamin A 280IU (6%) Vitamin C 6.2mg (7%) Calcium 50mg (5%) Iron 1.2mg (7%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 297

% Daily Value*

Calories 297 15%
Carbohydrates 19g 6%
Protein 19g 38%
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 65mg 22%
Sodium 724mg 30%
Potassium 439mg 9%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 13g 26%
Vitamin A 280IU 6%
Vitamin C 6.2mg 7%
Calcium 50mg 5%
Iron 1.2mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.