Slow Cooker Ribs

Crockpot Ribs are super tender and easy to make. With little effort, you will have the most incredible melt-in-your-mouth ribs. Cooked in a delicious homemade BBQ sauce, this dish is far better than at any restaurants.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword Slow Cooker Ribs

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 9 hours

Total Time 9 hours 10 minutes

Servings servings

Calories 379kcal

Author Catalina Castravet

Ingredients

2 racks baby back ribs

Dry Rub:

2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons garlic powder
2 tablespoons onion powder
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
1/2 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon black pepper

Sweet and Spicy BBQ Sauce:

1 1/2 cups ketchup
1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon liquid smoke optional
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional

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Instructions

Spray the inside of a 6-quart crockpot with cooking spray. Set aside.

Dry Rub:

Add all the ingredients to a medium bowl and whisk together.

Sweet and Spicy BBQ Sauce:

Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and stir to combine.

Prepare and Cook Ribs:

Remove membrane from ribs and discard. See posts for detailed instructions on how to remove it.
Rub the dry rub all over the ribs.
Arrange in the crockpot and pour half of the bbq sauce on top.
Cook on low for 8-9 hours or on High for 5 hours.

Broil:

Once the ribs are tender, transfer them to a rimmed baking sheet covered with foil.
Brush remaining BBQ sauce on top and broil for 5-10 minutes.
Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.

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