Slow Cooker Barbecue Ribs

Slow Cooker Barbecue Ribs

Easy Slow Cooker Barbecue Ribs are melt-in-your-mouth incredible! Let your slow cooker do all the work and come home to sticky, fall apart ribs!

Ingredients

  • barbecue sauce
    2 c
  • brown sugar
    2 tbsp
  • garlic

    minced

    3 tbsp
  • worcestershire sauce
    2 tsp
  • cayenne pepper

    optional for a hint of spice

    1 tbsp
  • baby back pork ribs

    4 pounds

    2 kg
  • salt
    ¼ tsp

Directions

  1. 1

    Spray inside of a 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray.

  2. 2

    Remove inner skin (membrane) from ribs and place ribs in slow cooker. Discard skin.

  3. 3

    Combine bbq sauce, brown sugar, garlic, Worcestershire sauce and cayenne pepper in a small bowl. Mix well to combine and completely cover with half of the sauce. 

  4. 4

    Season with a good amount of salt and pepper; cover with lid and cook on low setting for 7-9 hours or high setting for 3-5 hours *see notes. Refrigerate remaining sauce to use later.

  5. 5

    When ribs are tender and falling apart, transfer onto an oven tray (or baking sheet), lined with parchment paper. (Lift them carefully as the meat will be very tender and falling off the bone). 

  6. 6

    Pour half of the juices from the slow cooker bowl into the remaining sauce. Baste ribs with half of the sauce and broil (grill) in preheated oven at 400°F (220°C) for about 10 minutes or until beginning to char and crisp on the edges. 

  7. 7

    Serve ribs with remaining sauce.

Slow Cooker Barbecue Ribs

Slow Cooker Barbecue Ribs

4.8(107)660 cal

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About this Recipe

Imagine coming home to the irresistible aroma of tender, fall-off-the-bone barbecue ribs, all thanks to your slow cooker. This recipe makes achieving that melt-in-your-mouth perfection easier than ever, letting you enjoy restaurant-quality flavor without the fuss.

The magic of the slow cooker transforms baby back pork ribs into incredibly sticky, flavorful masterpieces without constant supervision. A simple yet robust sauce, featuring garlic, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce, infuses every bite with classic barbecue goodness, ensuring true "fall apart" results.

You can look forward to ribs so tender they practically slide off the bone, coated in a rich, sweet, and tangy barbecue sauce. Each bite offers a satisfyingly sticky texture and a deep, savory flavor, with an optional gentle warmth from cayenne pepper for those who like a little kick. These Slow Cooker Barbecue Ribs promise a truly comforting and satisfying meal.

Customization & Variations

Tailor the heat by adjusting or omitting the cayenne pepper to suit your preference. You can also experiment with your favorite store-bought barbecue sauce to create a unique flavor profile that perfectly matches your taste.

These incredibly easy ribs are perfect for a relaxed weeknight dinner or a casual weekend gathering, pairing beautifully with classic comfort sides.

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