Best Crock Pot Ribs (Printer-Friendly)
Tender pork ribs cooked slowly with savory spices and BBQ sauce for delicious, fall-off-the-bone results.
# What You'll Need:
→ Pork Ribs
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2 to 3 pounds baby back pork ribs
→ Seasonings
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2 teaspoons kosher salt
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2 teaspoons ground black pepper
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2 teaspoons garlic powder
→ Sauces
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21-ounce bottle barbecue sauce (e.g., Sweet Baby Ray's or Kansas City Classic)
# Steps to Follow:
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Sprinkle kosher salt, black pepper, and garlic powder evenly on both sides of the ribs. Rub the seasonings thoroughly into the meat.
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Place the ribs in the slow cooker with the meat side facing the inner wall. Adjust the ribs as needed to fit, ensuring even cooking.
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Pour barbecue sauce generously over the ribs, ensuring they are well coated but reserving approximately one-third cup of the sauce for serving.
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Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 4 to 6 hours, or until the thickest part of the ribs reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
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Carefully remove the ribs and place them on a foil-lined baking sheet. Baste with reserved barbecue sauce collected from the slow cooker.
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Set the oven broiler to high and position the ribs under it. Broil for a few minutes, watching closely, until the barbecue sauce caramelizes.
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Remove from the oven and slice ribs into two-rib sections for serving.
# Extra Suggestions:
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Removing the membrane (silver skin) from the back of the ribs is optional; slow cooking tenderizes it sufficiently for many to eat comfortably.
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Broiling the ribs is optional but recommended for creating a caramelized glaze.