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Slow Cooker BBQ Ribs

Tender, fall-off-the-bone baby back ribs slow-cooked with a dry rub and finished under the broiler with a sticky, caramelized BBQ glaze.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 7 hours
Total Time 7 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: BBQ, Main Course
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1-2 racks Baby back ribs
  • 1/4 cup Dark brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon Garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon Dry mustard
  • 1 cup High-quality BBQ sauce
  • less than 1/4 teaspoon Liquid smoke (optional)

Method
 

  1. Remove the silver skin from the back of the ribs using a butter knife and paper towel.
  2. Whisk together brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, pepper, cayenne, and dry mustard. Rub generously onto both sides of the ribs. Optional: refrigerate 2 hours for dry brine.
  3. Lightly grease the slow cooker. Stand ribs up around the inside with meat side facing out. Cover and cook LOW 7–8 hours or HIGH 3–4 hours.
  4. Preheat broiler. Carefully transfer ribs to foil-lined baking sheet, bone-side down.
  5. Brush a thick layer of BBQ sauce over ribs. Broil 3–5 minutes until sauce bubbles and turns dark mahogany with charred edges.
  6. Remove from oven, rest 10 minutes to allow gelatin to re-set.
  7. Slice between the bones and serve with extra BBQ sauce.

Notes

High-protein, nutrient-dense dish; uses slow-cooker for convenience and broiler for a Maillard finish.

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