Description
Effortlessly tender and flavorful baby back ribs cooked to perfection in a slow cooker with a homemade barbecue sauce.
Ingredients
- 2 racks baby back ribs (about 2–3 lb total per rack)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup barbecue sauce (homemade)
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
Instructions
- Prep the ribs by removing the silver skin/membrane from the bone side of each rack.
- Season both sides with salt and pepper and rub it in.
- Make the sauce by whisking together barbecue sauce, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, soy sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika.
- Arrange the ribs in the slow cooker, bone-side down, and pour the sauce over them.
- Slow cook on LOW for 6–8 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours until tender.
- Transfer ribs to a baking sheet, brush with extra sauce, and broil for 3–5 minutes until caramelized (optional).
- Rest for 5–10 minutes, slice, and serve with extra barbecue sauce.
Notes
Ensure to remove the membrane from the ribs for better flavor penetration. You may substitute brown sugar for honey or maple syrup.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American