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Crockpot Barbecue Ribs

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Crockpot Barbecue Ribs are tender, fall-off-the-bone delicious, and full of smoky barbecue flavor. Slow-cooked in the crockpot, these ribs are finished with a sticky, caramelized glaze, making them perfect for easy weeknight dinners or backyard gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 3–4lbs(1.4-1.8kg) pork baby back ribs or spare ribs
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tbsppaprika
  • 1 tbspgarlic powder
  • 1 tbsponion powder
  • 1/2 tspcayenne pepper (optional, for a bit of heat)
  • 1/2cup(120ml) apple cider vinegar
  • 2cups(480ml) barbecue sauce, divided
  • 1 tbspbrown sugar (optional, for extra sweetness)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Ribs:Pat the ribs dry with paper towels. If needed, remove the thin membrane on the back of the ribs by loosening it with a knife and pulling it off.Season the ribs generously with salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper. Rub the spices into the meat.
  2. Pat the ribs dry with paper towels. If needed, remove the thin membrane on the back of the ribs by loosening it with a knife and pulling it off.
  3. Season the ribs generously with salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper. Rub the spices into the meat.
  4. Add to the Crockpot:Place the ribs into the crockpot, standing them on their edge so they curve around the inside of the pot.Pour the apple cider vinegar and 1 cup of the barbecue sauce over the ribs, covering them evenly.
  5. Place the ribs into the crockpot, standing them on their edge so they curve around the inside of the pot.
  6. Pour the apple cider vinegar and 1 cup of the barbecue sauce over the ribs, covering them evenly.
  7. Slow Cook the Ribs:Cover and cook onLOWfor 6-8 hours or onHIGHfor 4-5 hours, until the ribs are tender and the meat easily pulls away from the bones.
  8. Cover and cook onLOWfor 6-8 hours or onHIGHfor 4-5 hours, until the ribs are tender and the meat easily pulls away from the bones.
  9. Finish with Extra BBQ Sauce:Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C) or set your broiler on high.Carefully remove the ribs from the crockpot and place them on a baking sheet lined with foil.Brush the ribs with the remaining 1 cup of barbecue sauce, and sprinkle with brown sugar if desired.
  10. Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C) or set your broiler on high.
  11. Carefully remove the ribs from the crockpot and place them on a baking sheet lined with foil.
  12. Brush the ribs with the remaining 1 cup of barbecue sauce, and sprinkle with brown sugar if desired.
  13. Broil or Bake the Ribs:Broil the ribs for 5-7 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbly and caramelized. Keep a close eye on them to prevent burning.
  14. Broil the ribs for 5-7 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbly and caramelized. Keep a close eye on them to prevent burning.
  15. Serve:Slice between the bones and serve with extra barbecue sauce on the side.
  16. Slice between the bones and serve with extra barbecue sauce on the side.

Notes

Add smoke flavor:Use a few drops of liquid smoke in the crockpot for a smoky, grilled flavor.
Make it spicy:Add a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes or a spicy barbecue sauce.
Storage:Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave.

Find it online: https://cosycookery.com/crockpot-barbecue-ribs/