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Slow Cooker Barbecue Ribs
Slow-Cooker Barbecue Ribs
3.55 from 31 votes
Experience tender, fall-off-the-bone barbecue ribs made effortlessly in your slow cooker with this simple recipe.
Servings 4 people
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
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Ingredients
  

  • 4 pounds pork ribs baby back or spare ribs
  • 2 cups barbecue sauce your favorite brand
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional, for heat

Instructions
 

  • In a small bowl, mix together brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, ground black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
  • Rub the mixture evenly over both sides of the ribs.
  • Place the ribs in the slow cooker, meat side up.
  • Pour the barbecue sauce over the ribs, ensuring they are well coated.
  • Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until the ribs are tender and cooked through.
  • Optional: For a caramelized exterior, place ribs on a baking sheet and broil in the oven for 3-5 minutes after slow cooking.

Nutrition

Serving: 4gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 37gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 850mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg
Calories: 450kcal
Meal Type: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Keyword: barbecue, cooking, Slow-Cooker
Cooking Method: Grilled
Time: >45 Min
Level: Easy
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