Ribs and Rub in the Crock Pot
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with these irresistibly tender and flavorful Crock Pot Ribs and Rub! Perfectly seasoned with a homemade blend of brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, and a touch of cayenne for optional heat, these pork ribs are slow-cooked to perfection, ensuring the meat practically falls off the bone. The crock pot does all the heavy lifting, while a quick broil at the end creates a sticky, caramelized BBQ glaze that's guaranteed to impress. With minimal prep and maximum flavor, this recipe is ideal for weekend dinners, game-day feasts, or any time you're craving mouthwatering BBQ made easy. Pair it with your favorite sides and extra BBQ sauce for a meal the whole family will devour! Keywords: crock pot ribs, slow cooker ribs, homemade rib rub, fall-off-the-bone ribs, BBQ ribs recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 lbs Pork baby back ribs (or spare ribs)
- 4 tbsp Brown sugar
- 2 tbsp Paprika
- 1 tbsp Garlic powder
- 1 tbsp Onion powder
- 1 tbsp Chili powder
- 2 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Black pepper
- 0.5 tsp Cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
Instructions
Remove the thin membrane from the back of the ribs if it has not already been removed. This helps make the ribs more tender.
In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper (if using) to create the dry rub.
Rub the spice mixture generously over both sides of the ribs, ensuring they are evenly coated.
Cut the ribs into 2-3 rib sections to fit them into the Crock Pot more easily.
Place the ribs in the Crock Pot, standing them upright along the sides with the meaty side facing out. This allows for even cooking.
Cover the Crock Pot with the lid and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until the ribs are tender and the meat pulls away from the bone easily.
Once cooked, carefully remove the ribs from the Crock Pot using tongs as they will be very tender and may fall apart.
Optional: For a caramelized glaze, place the ribs on a baking sheet lined with foil, brush the tops generously with BBQ sauce, and broil in the oven on high for 3-5 minutes until the sauce is bubbly and slightly charred.
Serve the ribs warm with extra BBQ sauce on the side, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4506 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 315.2 g | 404% | |
| Saturated Fat | 116.1 g | 580% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1089 mg | 363% | |
| Sodium | 6730 mg | 293% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 128.6 g | 47% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.8 g | 64% | |
| Total Sugars | 94.7 g | ||
| Protein | 284.1 g | 568% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 561 mg | 43% | |
| Iron | 19.0 mg | 106% | |
| Potassium | 4059 mg | 86% | |
*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.
