Description
Indulge in Tender Slow Cooker Baby Back Ribs that melt in your mouth with every bite. This hassle-free recipe combines meaty ribs and a rich, smoky barbecue sauce, creating a flavor explosion that’s perfect for family gatherings or game day. Easy to prepare and packed with taste, these ribs will have everyone coming back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs baby back ribs
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Rinse the baby back ribs under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
- In a bowl, combine brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Rub this mixture over the ribs thoroughly.
- Place the seasoned ribs in the slow cooker either vertically or curled around.
- Pour half of the barbecue sauce over the ribs, ensuring even coverage.
- Cover and cook on low for 6–8 hours until fork-tender.
- About 30 minutes before serving, drizzle with remaining barbecue sauce and optionally broil for caramelization.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 rib (approx. 140g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg