Slow Cooker BBQ Ribs
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
8 hrs
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Total Time
8 hrs 15 mins
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Servings
6 to 6 servings
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Calories
707 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Slow Cooker BBQ Ribs
Description
The recipe starts by mixing a spice rub of paprika, light brown sugar, salt, black pepper, and cayenne, then rubbing it on both sides of the ribs. The ribs are placed in a slow cooker over a bed of sliced onions with alternating layers of ribs and onions. A cup of water adds moisture during the slow cook.
Low and slow cooking for about 7 hours yields ribs that are tender and falling off the bone, with the onions infused with meat flavors. After removing the ribs and discarding cooking liquid and onions, the ribs return to the cooker to be coated and cooked further with barbecue sauce for another hour, allowing the sauce to penetrate and glaze the ribs.
This method produces ribs with tender meat and a balanced sweet and spicy crust along with smoky, savory barbecue flavor. Cutting the ribs before serving makes them ready to share.
Those interested in nutrition can refer to provided values per serving. The slow cooker method frees up oven or grill time and avoids direct heat management.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons paprika
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 tablespoon black pepper ground
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 6 pounds baby back ribs back membrane removed, cut into sections to fit the slow cooker
- 2 yellow onion sliced, large
- 1 cup water
- 40 ounce barbecue sauce your favorite
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the paprika, brown sugar, salt, black pepper and cayenne. Rub the spice blend evenly over both sides of the ribs.
- Spray a 6-quart slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray. Place a layer of sliced onions on the bottom. Alternate layers of ribs and onions. Pour the water over the top of the ribs. Cover and cook on low for 7 hours; the meat should be extremely tender and falling off the bone.
- Using tongs, remove the ribs to a large plate. Pour off all accumulated liquid and the onions. Return the ribs to the empty slow cooker and pour the barbecue sauce over top, turning the ribs so they are evenly coated. Cover and cook on low for an additional 1 hour. Cut and serve!
Notes
- Nutritional values listed refer to one serving of ribs.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6to 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 707 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 707kcal | 35% |
| Carbohydrates | 86g | 29% |
| Protein | 57g | 114% |
| Fat | 48g | 74% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Cholesterol | 197mg | 66% |
| Sodium | 1526mg | 64% |
| Potassium | 1290mg | 27% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 68g | 136% |
| Vitamin A | 2245IU | 45% |
| Vitamin C | 3.9mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 175mg | 18% |
| Iron | 4.3mg | 24% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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