4.8 from 18 votes
Easy Dutch Oven or Slow Cooker Ribs
Easy Dutch Oven or Slow Cooker Ribs deliver a flavor sensation dinner or appetizer. Plus they're easy to make.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
4 hrs
Total Time
4 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 737 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Spice Rub:
- 1 teaspoon paprika smoked or regular
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon dry mustard
- pinch cayenne
Other ingredients:
- 4 pounds ribs about 1 rack spare ribs or 2 racks baby back ribs
- ½ cup beer or stock or other liquid for moisture
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce plus extra for serving
Instructions
- Blend spices to create a dry rub.
- Remove tough membrane from back of ribs. Use a knife to create a flap, then pull off the rest of the membrane.
- Cut ribs to fit your slow cooker or Dutch Oven. Rub the spice rub onto both sides of ribs then set aside.
- Pour beer or stock into bottom of slow cooker or Dutch Oven, add ribs and cover. Slow cook on high for 4-5 hours or low for 7-8 hours or if using Dutch oven bake at 300F for 3-4 hours. Check periodically and add additional liquid if it has dried out.
- When ribs are tender to your tastes, remove and place on broiler safe pan. Brush with BBQ sauce. Broil until starting to crisp, about 5 mintues.
- Serve hot with additional BBQ sauce on the side.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
737kcal
(37%)
Carbohydrates
21g
(7%)
Protein
55g
(110%)
Fat
47g
(72%)
Saturated Fat
17g
(85%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
8g
Monounsaturated Fat
20g
Trans Fat
0.4g
Cholesterol
197mg
(66%)
Sodium
1202mg
(50%)
Potassium
845mg
(24%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
15g
(30%)
Vitamin A
391IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
0.5mg
(1%)
Calcium
112mg
(11%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 737
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 737kcal | 37% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 55g | 110% |
| Fat | 47g | 72% |
| Saturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8g | 47% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 20g | 100% |
| Trans Fat | 0.4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 197mg | 66% |
| Sodium | 1202mg | 50% |
| Potassium | 845mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 391IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 112mg | 11% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.