Crockpot BBQ Ribs
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
7 hrs
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Total Time
7 hrs 10 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Crockpot BBQ Ribs
Description
This recipe starts with a robust barbecue rub combining sweet, smoky, and spicy seasonings including sugar, paprika, pepper varieties, salts, chili, garlic, onion powders, and cayenne. The rub thoroughly coats all sides of baby back ribs, which are then arranged standing upright in the crockpot with sliced onion in the center. Pouring barbecue sauce over the ribs helps maintain moisture and infuse the meat with saucy flavor during cooking.
The ribs cook on high for 4 hours or low for 6 to 7 hours, allowing the meat to tenderize thoroughly and absorb the rub and sauce essence. Onions cook alongside, becoming soft and flavorful. After cooking, ribs are sliced and served with the crockpot sauce and onions for a casual barbecue meal.
The homemade rub yields enough seasoning for multiple batches and stores well, allowing reuse on other meats. The low-maintenance crockpot method makes these ribs accessible without the need for grilling or smoking equipment, delivering tender, saucy ribs at home.
Ingredients
Barbecue Rub (makes a TON; I store and use the leftover rub in other recipes):
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup paprika
- 2 Tablespoons black pepper coarsely ground
- 2 Tablespoons lemon pepper
- 2 Tablespoons kosher salt
- 2 Tablespoons chili powder
- 2 Tablespoons garlic powder
- 2 Tablespoons onion powder
- 1 Tablespoons cayenne pepper
Ribs:
- 3-5 pounds baby back ribs
- 1/2 onion sliced, large
- 2-3 cups barbecue sauce your favorite
Instructions
- Combine rub ingredients and mix well. Any leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for later use.
- Liberally sprinkle all sides of the ribs with the rub and push it into the meat. Place ribs in the crockpot, standing up, with the meaty side against the wall of the crockpot. Place sliced onions in the open center of the crockpot. Pour barbecue sauce over both sides of the ribs.
- Cook ribs for 4 hours on high heat, or for 6-7 hours on low. Slice ribs and serve with onions and sauce from crockpot. Enjoy!
Notes
- The barbecue rub makes a large batch; store leftovers in an airtight container for future use.
- This rub recipe is adapted from Smoking Meat, emphasizing a balanced spice profile.
- Cooking times in the crockpot will vary slightly depending on temperature settings and crockpot model.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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