Slow Cooker BBQ ribs recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
6 hrs
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Total Time
6 hrs
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Servings
8
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Calories
351 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Slow Cooker BBQ ribs recipe
Description
The recipe begins by preparing a sauce combining ketchup, molasses, white vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and minced garlic, mixing these for a balanced sweet, acidic, and savory flavor. The pork ribs are cut to fit the slow cooker and layered with generous coats of the sauce between each slab to ensure thorough coverage.
Adding water around the edges of the slow cooker generates steam and maintains moisture during the 6 to 8 hour low-heat cooking, resulting in fork-tender ribs with a flavorful glaze. The slow cooker method infuses the meat evenly and eliminates the need for attention during cooking.
This recipe pairs well with classic side dishes such as baked beans or coleslaw to complement the ribs' rich sweetness and slight tang. The ribs can be finished under a broiler or on a grill for added char if desired, although the slow cooker alone produces tender results.
Ingredients
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1/4 cup white vinegar
- 1/4 cup onion minced
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons garlic minced
- 2.5-3 lbs pork ribs
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- In a small mixing bowl, add ketchup, molasses, vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce and garlic. Mix well.
- Use scissors or a sharp knife to cut ribs in half or in thirds to fit into your slow cooker.
- Place one slab of ribs into the crock and generously coat with sauce. Place the remaining ribs in the slow cooker, coating with sauce after each addition. Pour water around the edges of the crock.
- Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours.
Notes
- The sauce blends sweet, tangy, and savory elements for a balanced flavor on the ribs.
- Cooking ribs low and slow in the slow cooker ensures tender, juicy meat.
- Adding water around the ribs creates steam, preventing the meat from drying out.
- This dish pairs well with baked beans to complement its sweet and spicy profile.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 351 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 351kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 104mg | 35% |
| Sodium | 408mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 740mg | 16% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 165IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 2.1mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 65mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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