Easy Slow Cooker Bar B Qued Ribs
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with these Easy Slow Cooker Bar-B-Qued Ribs—fall-off-the-bone tender pork ribs made effortlessly in your slow cooker. This recipe combines a smoky-sweet homemade dry rub with the rich, tangy flavors of barbecue sauce and apple cider vinegar, delivering bold taste with minimal effort. The slow cooking process ensures the ribs are juicy and full of flavor, while a quick broil at the end creates a sticky, caramelized glaze that rivals any barbecue joint. Ready in just 15 minutes of prep and perfect for feeding a crowd, these ribs are the go-to meal for game day, cookouts, or a cozy family dinner. Adjust the spice level or sauce to suit your taste, and serve with classic sides like coleslaw, cornbread, or baked beans for an unforgettable feast.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 pounds Pork baby back ribs
- 2 teaspoons Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 1.5 cups Barbecue sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
Instructions
Start by preparing the ribs. If needed, remove the thin membrane from the back of the ribs by gently loosening one corner with a knife and pulling it off with a paper towel for grip.
In a small bowl, mix together the paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and brown sugar to create a dry rub.
Rub the spice mixture evenly over both sides of the ribs, taking care to cover every inch.
Cut the ribs into 3-4 pieces so they can fit snugly in your slow cooker.
Place the rib sections into the slow cooker, arranging them so they overlap as little as possible.
Add the barbecue sauce and apple cider vinegar to the slow cooker, pouring it over the ribs to ensure they are coated.
Cover and cook the ribs on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the ribs are tender and the meat is pulling away from the bones.
Once cooked, carefully remove the ribs from the slow cooker and place them on a baking sheet lined with foil (optional: place a wire rack on top of the foil for crisper edges).
Brush a generous layer of barbecue sauce (additional to what was used in the slow cooker) over the ribs.
Broil the ribs in the oven for 3-5 minutes on high, or until the sauce caramelizes slightly and becomes sticky. Watch closely to prevent burning.
Remove from the oven, let the ribs rest for a few minutes, and then serve hot with extra barbecue sauce on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
797 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 50.3 g | 65% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.5 g | 92% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 175 mg | 58% | |
| Sodium | 991 mg | 43% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 34.3 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.6 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 30.1 g | ||
| Protein | 54.5 g | 109% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 52 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 3.3 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 738 mg | 16% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
