Best Crock Pot Ribs (Print Version)
Tender pork ribs cooked in a slow cooker with a smoky BBQ glaze, perfect for any easy weeknight meal.
# Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Meat
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2-3 pounds rack baby back pork ribs
→ Seasoning
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Kosher salt, to taste
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Black pepper, to taste
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Garlic powder, to taste
→ Sauce
05 -
21 ounces bottled barbecue sauce
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
01 -
Evenly season both sides of the ribs with kosher salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Rub the spices in thoroughly.
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Place ribs in the slow cooker with the meat side facing the inner wall, arranging them to fit evenly. For oval slow cookers, a second rack may be added.
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Pour barbecue sauce evenly over the ribs, ensuring full coverage. Reserve approximately one-third cup of sauce for serving.
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Cover and cook on low heat for 4 to 6 hours, or until the thickest part reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
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Carefully remove ribs and place them on a foil-lined baking sheet. Baste ribs with residual barbecue sauce from the slow cooker.
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Set oven broiler to high and broil ribs for a few minutes, watching closely until the sauce caramelizes. This step is optional but enhances flavor and appearance.
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Remove ribs from oven, cut into two-rib sections for serving.
# Extra Tips & Details:
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Removing the membrane on the back of the ribs is optional. Cooking in the slow cooker tenderizes it enough to be edible, but removing it can improve texture.
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Broiling after slow cooking is not essential but adds a caramelized glaze.