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Slow Cooker Ribs Recipe
5 from 36 votes

Slow Cooker Ribs Recipe

The Slow Cooker Ribs Recipe invites tender baby back rib racks rubbed with a flavorful dry spice mix, slow-cooked until soft, then glazed with BBQ sauce and briefly broiled to caramelize the surface. The method produces ribs with a balance of smoky, spicy dry rub flavor and sticky, rich BBQ sauce glaze. This approach yields fall-off-the-bone texture with a crispy outer layer from the final broil, suitable for a hearty meal.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
8 hrs
Total Time
8 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 245 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup rib dry rub , recipe below
  • 2 baby back ribs whole racks
  • 2 cups BBQ sauce , (recipe below or store-bought)

Instructions

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  1. Rub the dry rub all over the front and back of the ribs.
  2. Cook on low for 7-8 hours (I do 7) or high for 4 hours.
  3. While the ribs are cooking make your bbq sauce.
  4. Remove from the slow cooker, place racks onto baking sheet, brush with bbq sauce and broil in your oven for 1-2 minutes until caramelized on the top rack then serve with additional bbq sauce.

Notes

  • Remove the rib membrane before applying the dry rub to improve flavor penetration and texture.
  • The homemade BBQ sauce simmers for 45 minutes for deeper flavor; store any leftovers refrigerated.
  • Broiling the ribs after slow cooking caramelizes the sauce for added texture and enhances taste.
  • Cooking times vary: low for 7-8 hours yields very tender ribs; high setting for 4 hours offers a faster option.

Nutrition Information

Calories 245kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 58g (19%) Protein 1g (2%) Sodium 1468mg (61%) Potassium 331mg (7%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 47g (94%) Vitamin A 320IU (6%) Vitamin C 0.8mg (1%) Calcium 47mg (5%) Iron 0.9mg (5%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 245

% Daily Value*

Calories 245kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 58g 19%
Protein 1g 2%
Sodium 1468mg 61%
Potassium 331mg 7%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 47g 94%
Vitamin A 320IU 6%
Vitamin C 0.8mg 1%
Calcium 47mg 5%
Iron 0.9mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.