Description
These tender slow cooker baby back ribs are a must-try for any BBQ lover. The ribs are seasoned to perfection, cooked low and slow until they’re fall-off-the-bone tender, then finished under the broiler for a delicious caramelized crust. Serve with extra barbecue sauce on the side for a finger-licking good meal!
Ingredients
Scale
Ribs:
- 3–4 pounds baby back ribs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
Additional:
- 1 cup barbecue sauce, plus extra for serving
Instructions
- Prepare Ribs: Remove membrane, cut into sections. Mix spices and rub on ribs.
- Cook in Slow Cooker: Place ribs, pour sauce, cook on low for 6–8 hours or high for 3–4 hours.
- Broil Ribs: Brush with sauce, broil for 3–5 minutes until caramelized.
- Serve: Enjoy with extra sauce on the side.
Notes
- For extra smoky flavor, add a teaspoon of liquid smoke to the slow cooker.
- Pair with coleslaw and cornbread for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–8 hours (low) or 3–4 hours (high) plus 5 minutes broiling
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker + Broiler Finish
- Cuisine: American BBQ
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ~1/2 rack with sauce
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 820 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 23 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 135 mg
