Slow Cooker McRib Sandwiches
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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Calories
533 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Slow Cooker McRib Sandwiches
Description
This recipe begins by seasoning baby back ribs with salt and pepper before slow cooking them on low heat for 7 to 8 hours, which tenderizes the meat until it easily pulls from the bones. While the ribs cook, a McDonald's-style BBQ sauce is prepared by combining ketchup, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, mustard, onion powder, garlic powder, liquid smoke, cayenne, and smoked paprika, simmered until thickened.
After slow cooking, the ribs are removed, coated generously with the BBQ sauce, and briefly broiled for 1 to 2 minutes to caramelize the sauce. Buttered hoagie rolls are toasted, then the rib meat, carefully slid off the bones, is arranged on the rolls and topped with sliced pickles and diced onions for added crispness and tang.
This sandwich recreates the McRib's texture and flavor, balancing smoky, sweet, and tangy BBQ notes with the toppings. It's a hearty, satisfying meal that showcases the tenderness of slow-cooked ribs paired with a distinctive sauce and fresh garnishes.
Using the slow cooker ensures the ribs become tender enough for easy deboning. Broiling at the end adds a touch of caramelized texture to the sauced ribs. Buttering and toasting the hoagie rolls provides richness and crispness that complement the sandwich fillings.
Ingredients
For the Ribs:
- 1 baby back ribs cut in half to fit the slow cooker, rack of
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
McDonalds BBQ Sauce:
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1 1/2 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 1/2 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon liquid smoke
- 1 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika sweet
For Assembly:
- 4 hoagie roll
- 2 tablespoons butter unsalted
- 12 pickles
- 1/2 cup onion in a large 1" dice, chopped
Instructions
- Put the ribs in the slow cooker and top with salt and pepper.
- Cook on low for 7-8 hours.
- While the ribs are cooking make your bbq sauce.
- Add the McDonalds BBQ Sauce ingredients into a saucepan and cook on low for 15-18 minutes or until sauce is thickened enough to coat a spoon and leave a line when you swipe your finger across the spoon.
- When ribs are done remove them from the slow cooker and put them onto a sheet pan.
- Cover with bbq sauce.
- Broil for 1-2 minutes on the top shelf of your oven.
- Spread butter on your hoagie rolls and toast.
- Slide the bones out of your ribs (they should come right out with a little twisting).
- Use 1/4 of the ribs on each hoagie, then top each one with three pickles and a sprinkling of onion.
Notes
- The BBQ sauce recipe originates from the LA Times and is designed to replicate the classic McDonald's McRib sauce.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 533 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 533kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 66g | 22% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 63mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 2976mg | 124% |
| Potassium | 671mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 27g | 54% |
| Vitamin A | 1415IU | 28% |
| Vitamin C | 6.7mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 143mg | 14% |
| Iron | 12.7mg | 71% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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