Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Slow Cooker Baby Back Ribs


Are you looking for a fool-proof recipe for your 4th of July party?  Look no further.  These ribs are super easy and absolutely delicious!  It's been so hot here lately that I decided to try making ribs in the crock pot. The result was fall of the bone tender ribs.  They tasted amazing, and we didn't have to stand out in the heat to make them!

I bought the ribs at Costco, and they come with the membrane already removed.  That is a huge timesaver for me!  I took another shortcut and basted the ribs with Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ sauce.  Delicious!!  These ribs are going to be the main attraction at our 4th of July feast next week!




Slow Cooker Baby Back Ribs
(Printable Recipe)

Rub
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 Tbsp smoked paprika
1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
1 1/2 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp onion powder
2 tsp garlic powder

3 racks baby back ribs
BBQ sauce (Sweet Baby Ray's)

To make rub, whisk together all spices.  Set aside.

Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs.  Season both sides of the ribs with rub.  Slice racks in half. Place ribs vertically in a 6-quart slow cooker, with the larger cut bone side down and meat side out. Cook on low for 6-7 hours.

Remove ribs from slow cooker and place on baking sheet.  Brush with BBQ sauce and place under the broiler for 3-5 minutes, until BBQ sauce is bubbly.  Serve with additional BBQ sauce, if desired.


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19 comments:

Ellen B Cookery said...

A quick and simple recipe that looks amazingly delicious!

Beautiful Daughter Of God said...

Im going to make it

andrea said...

looks great! Did you mean lay them horizontally?

Steph@PlainChicken.com said...

You stand the ribs up on their bones - don't lay them down in the crockpot. This helps keep them out of the fat and juices

kansasgirl1 said...

I was just looking online yesterday for a recipe for ribs for the crockpot as our grill is out of commission! Great timing! These ribs look delicious - I'm definitely trying these for the 4th. Thanks!

Kelli @ Life at 818 said...

Yum! must try! thanks!

The Japanese Redneck said...

I think I could be forced to eat a rack or two!

Chris said...

Ribs ribs ribs, loves me some ribs.

Alan Massey said...

do you add water

Steph@PlainChicken.com said...

Alan - do not add any liquid to the crockpot

Alan Massey said...

i love your recipes in the paper,first time to your web site,thanks for answering ? so fast! have a good holiday.

Cathy said...

Wow, this recipe looks too good to be true. I love ribs but not the grilling part. This will be perfect for 4th of July dinner.

Suzzy said...

I'm so glad I saw this, gonna check with my family to see if we can put this on the menu for Wednesday!

Pattie said...

I just turned on the crock pot! Can't wait to try these later today.

Steph@PlainChicken.com said...

Pattie - I am about to put my ribs in the crock pot too! Happy 4th!

Suzzy said...

We just finished these, huge success! Definitely a keeper, thanks for sharing :)

Steph@PlainChicken.com said...

Suzzy - I'm so glad you enjoyed them!! We have ribs in the crockpot now!

Pattie said...

We enjoyed ours, too! I will definitely do this again. Thanks for sharing the recipe!

Mykell said...

Sounds exactly like what I'm looking for! Thanks!

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