Description
These tender slow cooker baby back ribs are a delicious and easy way to enjoy fall-off-the-bone ribs at home. The ribs are seasoned with a flavorful dry rub, slow-cooked until tender, then finished under the broiler with a sticky barbecue glaze. Perfect for a comforting dinner or a backyard barbecue.
Ingredients
Scale
Ribs:
- 2 racks baby back ribs (about 4 pounds)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Dry Rub:
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
Additional:
- 1 1/2 cups barbecue sauce (plus extra for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare the Ribs: Remove the silver skin from the back of the ribs and pat them dry with paper towels.
- Season the Ribs: Mix the brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and cayenne if using. Rub olive oil over the ribs and coat with the spice mixture.
- Cook in Slow Cooker: Cut the racks if needed to fit into the slow cooker. Pour barbecue sauce over the ribs and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours until tender.
- Broil the Ribs: Brush with more sauce and broil for a few minutes until caramelized. Rest, slice, and serve.
Notes
- Experiment with different BBQ sauce flavors for variety.
- Marinate the ribs with the dry rub overnight for enhanced taste.
- Serve ribs with sides like coleslaw, baked beans, or cornbread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1/2 rack
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
