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Slow Cooker BBQ Baby Back Ribs

Melt-in-Your-Mouth Slow Cooker BBQ Baby Back Ribs

Succulent Slow Cooker BBQ Baby Back Ribs that are tender, smoky, and perfectly flavored. A crowd-pleaser for any gathering.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 8 hours 40 minutes
Course Easy Dinners
Cuisine American
Servings 4 ribs
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • Oven
  • baking sheet
  • aluminum foil

Ingredients
  

For the Ribs

  • 2 lbs Baby back ribs high-quality racks
  • 1 tablespoon Salt to enhance flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Black pepper for a hint of spice
  • 1 tablespoon Smoked paprika for smoky flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Brown sugar for sweetness
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder for depth of flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Onion powder to enhance taste
  • 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar to tenderize

For the Sauce

  • 1 cup BBQ sauce store-bought or homemade

Instructions
 

Step-by-Step Instructions

  • Remove the membrane from the back of the baby back ribs and trim any excess fat. Rinse and pat dry.
  • Mix salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, brown sugar, garlic powder, and onion powder in a bowl.
  • Rub the dry mixture generously over both sides of the ribs and let sit for 15-30 minutes.
  • Place the seasoned ribs upright in the slow cooker and drizzle apple cider vinegar over them. Cook on low for 6-8 hours.
  • Preheat the oven's broiler and transfer the ribs to a baking sheet lined with foil.
  • Brush BBQ sauce over the ribs and broil for 3-5 minutes until caramelized.
  • Let the ribs rest for a few minutes, then slice between the bones before serving.

Notes

Choose fresh, high-quality baby back ribs for the best results and avoid overcrowding in the slow cooker for even cooking.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ribCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg
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