Slow Cooker Barbecued Ribs
Tender, flavorful, and fall-off-the-bone delicious, these Slow Cooker Barbecued Ribs are the ultimate comfort food for any barbecue lover! Perfectly seasoned with a homemade dry rub made of paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder, these pork baby back ribs are slow-cooked to perfection in a rich, tangy-sweet sauce infused with barbecue sauce, honey, and apple cider vinegar. The low-and-slow cooking method ensures maximum tenderness, while an optional quick broil adds a caramelized finish that takes these ribs to the next level. With just 15 minutes of prep and the convenience of a slow cooker, this easy barbecue ribs recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or casual weekend gatherings. Serve them hot with extra sauce for dipping, and watch them disappear in no time!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 pounds Pork baby back ribs
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 2 cups Barbecue sauce
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
Instructions
Begin by patting the pork baby back ribs dry using paper towels.
In a small bowl, mix the salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder to create a dry rub.
Rub the spice mixture evenly over both sides of the ribs, ensuring full coverage.
Cut the ribs into sections of 4–5 ribs each to help them fit in the slow cooker.
In a medium-sized bowl, combine the barbecue sauce, honey, and apple cider vinegar. Stir well to create a slightly tangy, sweet barbecue sauce.
Place a layer of ribs into the slow cooker, bone side down. Brush or pour a generous amount of the barbecue sauce mixture over the ribs.
Repeat layering ribs and brushing on sauce until all the ribs are in the slow cooker and covered with sauce.
Cover the slow cooker with the lid and set it on low heat. Cook the ribs for 6–7 hours, or until they are tender and easily pull away from the bone.
Optional: For caramelized ribs, transfer the cooked ribs to a baking sheet lined with foil. Brush with additional barbecue sauce and broil them in the oven for 3–5 minutes, watching closely to avoid burning.
Serve the ribs hot with any extra barbecue sauce on the side, and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5061 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 330.1 g | 423% | |
| Saturated Fat | 120.1 g | 600% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1279 mg | 426% | |
| Sodium | 9086 mg | 395% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 261.2 g | 95% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.6 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 215.3 g | ||
| Protein | 290.5 g | 581% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 506 mg | 39% | |
| Iron | 19.9 mg | 111% | |
| Potassium | 5073 mg | 108% | |
*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.
