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Slow Cooker BBQ Baby Back Ribs

Savory Slow Cooker BBQ Baby Back Ribs You'll Crave

This Slow Cooker BBQ Baby Back Ribs recipe offers melt-in-your-mouth tenderness and rich BBQ flavor, perfect for impressing family and friends.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 ribs
Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Ribs
  • 2 racks baby back ribs choose the meatiest racks for best texture and flavor
  • 2 tablespoons dry rub seasoning adds a spicy kick; feel free to mix spices for a custom blend
For the BBQ Sauce
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce customize with your favorite brand or homemade version

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • Baking Sheet
  • basting brush
  • Aluminum Foil

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Season the Ribs: Generously apply the dry rub seasoning all over the baby back ribs. Let sit for about 15 minutes.
  2. Place in Slow Cooker: Carefully place the seasoned ribs into the slow cooker, cover, and set to cook on low for 6 to 8 hours.
  3. Preheat the Broiler: After slow cooking, preheat your oven's broiler to high. Transfer ribs to a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil.
  4. Brush with BBQ Sauce: Coat ribs with BBQ sauce using a basting brush.
  5. Broil for Caramelization: Place ribs under the broiler for about 5 minutes until the sauce is bubbly and slightly caramelized.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rackCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, choose quality ribs and let the rub sit for at least 15 minutes. Be careful while broiling to avoid burning the ribs.

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