Slow Cooker Ribs
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
6 hrs 10 mins
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Total Time
6 hrs 20 mins
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Servings
6 people
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Calories
603 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
American
Slow Cooker Ribs
Description
The Slow Cooker Ribs recipe starts with a spice rub comprising brown sugar, paprika, garlic and onion powders, salt, and pepper, which adds a sweet and mildly smoky seasoning to the pork baby back ribs. After removing the membrane, the ribs are cut and layered in a slow cooker with barbecue sauce to infuse deep flavor while cooking slowly. The ribs cook on a low or high setting to achieve tenderness without drying out. Once cooked, they are finished under a hot oven to caramelize the sauce, creating a crispy, flavorful top layer. This two-step cooking process ensures ribs with a tender interior and a slightly crisp, saucy crust.
The final ribs serve well as a main dish for dinner, especially paired with traditional barbecue sides like coleslaw or baked beans. The richness from the barbecue sauce and the tender meat texture make them suitable for casual meals and gatherings. The method suits cooks looking to manage prep and cooking time with a slow cooker while still achieving a desirable crust.
Ingredients
- 4 pounds pork baby back ribs
- 1 Tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups barbecue sauce or Store Bought, homemade
Instructions
- Prepare your ribs by removing the membrane and patting dry with a paper towel.
- Prepare the rub by combining brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper. Rub evenly on top of the ribs.
- Cut the ribs in half. Add half of the rack of the ribs into the bottom of the slow cooker. Pour half of the sauce on top and layer with the other rack with remaining sauce. You can also wrap the ribs around the slow cooker if the top will fit on.
- Cook the ribs on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Remove the ribs and set on a baking sheet. Pour the sauce on the top. Cook for 10 minutes until the tops get crispy. Brush with additional sauce if needed.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 603 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 603kcal | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 42g | 14% |
| Protein | 37g | 74% |
| Fat | 32g | 49% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 131mg | 44% |
| Sodium | 1534mg | 64% |
| Potassium | 721mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 34g | 68% |
| Vitamin A | 585IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 96mg | 10% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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