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Crockpot BBQ Ribs

Break out your slow cooker for these easy, fall-apart, baby back ribs! Made with a homemade rub, sliced onions, and barbecue sauce, these are seriously finger-lickin’ good!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
7 hrs
Total Time
7 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

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 coarsely ground black pepper
  • 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 of baby back ribs
  • 1/2 large onion, sliced
  • 2-3 cups your favorite barbecue sauce

Instructions

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  1. Combine rub ingredients and mix well. Any leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for later use.
  2. 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.
  3. 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

  • Rub recipe adapted from Smoking Meat