Here’s a delicious slow cooker ribs recipe — fall-off-the-bone tender and full of flavor. 🍖
🍖 Slow Cooker Ribs
Ingredients (Serves 4–6)
- 2–3 lbs pork ribs (baby back or spare ribs)
- 1 cup barbecue sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Optional: 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper for heat
Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare Ribs
- Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs (for more tenderness).
- Cut ribs into 2–3 sections for easier handling.
2️⃣ Make Rub
- In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, salt, and cayenne (if using).
- Rub the mixture evenly over both sides of the ribs.
3️⃣ Slow Cook
- Place ribs in the slow cooker, stacking if necessary.
- Pour apple cider vinegar over the ribs.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6–8 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours, until tender.
4️⃣ Add Barbecue Sauce
- Brush ribs with barbecue sauce about 30 minutes before finishing cooking.
- Optional: For caramelized edges, broil in the oven for 3–5 minutes after slow cooking.
5️⃣ Serve
- Serve ribs hot with extra barbecue sauce, coleslaw, or baked beans.
Tips
- Tender ribs: Low and slow cooking ensures fall-off-the-bone texture.
- Flavor boost: Marinate ribs in the rub overnight in the fridge.
- Side ideas: Corn on the cob, roasted potatoes, or a green salad.
If you want, I can also give a sticky honey-garlic slow cooker ribs version that’s extra sweet and flavorful — perfect for weeknight dinners.
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