Slow Cooker Baby Back Ribs
Slow Cooker Baby Back Ribs are fall-off-the-bone tender, coated with a smoky dry rub, and finished with your favorite barbecue sauce. These juicy ribs are perfect for game days, family dinners, or any occasion where you want delicious comfort food with minimal effort.
Ingredients
- 2 racks baby back ribs (about 4 pounds)
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar or apple juice
- 1 1/2 cups barbecue sauce
Instructions
- Remove the thin membrane from the back of the ribs if not already done. This helps the seasoning penetrate and makes the ribs more tender.
- In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper.
- Rub the seasoning mixture evenly over both sides of the ribs.
- Cut the ribs in half if necessary to fit into the slow cooker. Place the ribs in the slow cooker standing upright or layered in a circular pattern.
- Pour the apple cider vinegar or apple juice around the ribs in the slow cooker to add moisture.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours, until the ribs are tender.
- Preheat the broiler in your oven. Carefully remove the ribs from the slow cooker and place them on a baking sheet lined with foil.
- Brush the ribs generously with barbecue sauce and broil for 3-5 minutes until the sauce is caramelized and bubbly.
- Serve the ribs hot with extra barbecue sauce on the side, if desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 1peopleCalories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 35gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 720mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18g
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