Crock Pot Barbecue Ribs
Tender, flavorful Crock Pot Barbecue Ribs that fall off the bone with a delicious glaze, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Spice Rub
- 3 tbsp paprika
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper Reduce for milder flavor, or increase for more heat.
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
Ribs and Sauce
- 4 lbs pork baby back ribs
- 3 cups BBQ sauce Customize your BBQ sauce for desired sweetness or spiciness.
Instructions
Preparation
- In a small bowl, mix the paprika, brown sugar, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper.
- Rub this spice mixture onto both sides of the ribs generously.
- Arrange the ribs in your crock pot, standing them up against the walls with the thicker side down and the meaty side facing the wall.
- Pour the BBQ sauce all over the ribs, ensuring they are well coated.
Cooking
- Cover and cook on low for 7 hours.
- Towards the end of the cooking time, preheat your oven's broiler.
- Line a baking sheet with foil. Carefully remove the ribs from the crock pot, placing them bone side up on the sheet.
- Skim the fat from the crock pot and strain the remaining juices into a small saucepan.
- Bring the sauce to a boil and simmer for roughly 15 minutes to thicken.
- Brush the sauce over the ribs and broil for about 5 minutes.
- Flip the ribs, add more sauce, and broil again for another 5 minutes.
Notes
Serve with classic sides like coleslaw, cornbread, or baked beans. Store leftovers wrapped tightly or in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the refrigerator, or freeze for up to 2 months.