Easy & Tender Slow Cooker Ribs
Tender, flavorful ribs made easy in the slow cooker! Finished with a broiled BBQ glaze for sticky, saucy perfection your whole crew will devour.
Servings: 6 people
Ingredients
- 2-3 pounds pork baby back ribs, 1 rack of ribs
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 2 cups homemade or store-bought BBQ sauce
Instructions
- Prepare the 2-3 pounds pork baby back ribs, by removing the membrane and patting them dry with a paper towel.
- In a small bowl, mix the 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 2 teaspoons paprika, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon pepper. Rub the spice mixture evenly all over the ribs.
- Cut the rack of ribs in half. Add half of the rack to the bottom of the slow cooker. Pour HALF of the 2 cups homemade or store-bought BBQ sauce on top and layer with the other rack and remaining sauce. You can also wrap the ribs around the slow cooker if the top will not fit.
- Cook the ribs on LOW for 6-7 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Remove the ribs from the slow cooker and set them on a baking sheet.
- Pour the sauce from the crockpot on top of the ribs and cook for 10 minutes until the tops get crispy. Brush with additional sauce if needed.
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Notes
Updated April 11, 2025
Nutrition
Calories: 390kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 66mg | Sodium: 1454mg | Potassium: 486mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 34g | Vitamin A: 564IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 67mg | Iron: 2mg
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