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Slow Cooker BBQ Baby Back Ribs

Slow Cooker BBQ Baby Back Ribs
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Tender, flavorful Slow Cooker BBQ Baby Back Ribs that melt in your mouth, featuring a rich barbecue sauce and slow-cooked to perfection for an unbeatable, hands-off meal perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1 rack baby back ribs (about 2 to 3 pounds)
  • 1 to 1 1/2 cups BBQ sauce (your favorite kind)

Dry Rub Seasonings

  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Optional

  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (to tenderize and brighten flavor)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Ribs: Remove the silver skin membrane from the back of the ribs to ensure maximum tenderness and better flavor absorption.
  2. Season the Ribs: Combine garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and brown sugar to create a dry rub. Rub this seasoning evenly over both sides of the ribs.
  3. Add BBQ Sauce: Generously coat the seasoned ribs with your favorite BBQ sauce, ensuring full coverage for deep flavor infusion during cooking.
  4. Slow Cook: Place the ribs in the slow cooker. Curl them into a circular shape if necessary to fit snugly. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours until the ribs are tender and nearly falling off the bone.
  5. Optional Broil for Finish: For a caramelized crust, transfer the ribs to a baking sheet and broil them for 3 to 5 minutes, watching closely to avoid burning.

Notes

  • Remove the membrane: Essential for tender ribs and better seasoning penetration.
  • Cook low and slow: Guarantees juicy, tender meat.
  • Broil finish: Adds a sticky, caramelized crust enhancing the ribs’ flavor and texture.
  • Quality BBQ sauce: Use a thick, flavorful sauce to elevate taste.
  • Check doneness: Ribs should pull apart easily with a fork when perfectly cooked.

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