Crock Pot Ribs Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
9 hrs
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Total Time
9 hrs 15 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
1418 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Crock Pot Ribs Recipe
Description
Baby back ribs are prepared by removing the membrane for better texture and seasoning with a balanced dry rub blending sweet, smoky, and spicy spices. Slow cooking in a crock pot with a sauce made from BBQ sauce and apricot preserves softens the ribs over several hours, allowing flavors to meld and the meat to become tender.
Finishing the ribs under a broiler with a baste of reserved sauce juices creates a lightly charred, slightly caramelized crust that contrasts the tender interior. This method provides a classic barbecue-style texture and flavor without needing a grill.
The recipe offers flexibility on cooking time to achieve a preferred doneness, from succulent to fall-off-the-bone. Serve ribs hot with your choice of side dishes for a filling meal.
Ingredients
- 6 pounds baby back ribs
- 1/4 cup paprika
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 2 cups BBQ sauce
- 1 cup apricot preserves , can sub for peach too
Instructions
- Remove membrane from ribs and discard. Refer to the "how to" section in this post for tips on removing the membrane.
- In a small bowl, combine the paprika, brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Generously season the ribs and rub the seasoning in using your fingers. Place the ribs in the slow cooker.
- In another small bowl, combine the BBQ sauce with the peach preserves and cover the ribs with half the sauce. Cook the ribs on low for 7 hours or high for 3 hours. For "fall off the bone", cook on low for 9 hours or high for 4-5 hours.
- When the ribs are finished, preheat the oven broiler on high. Carefully transfer the ribs from the slow cooker to a tin foil lined baking sheet.
- Pour half the juices from the slow cooker into the bowl with the remaining sauce, mix, and baste the ribs with half the sauce. Place the baking sheet on the top rack and broil for 5-10 minutes, or until they begin to char around the edges. Serve with the remaining sauce.
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or ratings.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1418 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 1418kcal | 71% |
| Carbohydrates | 112g | 37% |
| Protein | 85g | 170% |
| Fat | 72g | 111% |
| Saturated Fat | 25g | 125% |
| Cholesterol | 296mg | 99% |
| Sodium | 2464mg | 103% |
| Potassium | 1653mg | 35% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 83g | 166% |
| Vitamin A | 4009IU | 80% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 222mg | 22% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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