Slow Cooked Crockpot Ribs

Slow-cooked ribs are the epitome of comfort food tender, flavorful, and effortlessly prepared. Using a crockpot allows the meat to cook low and slow, resulting in ribs that are fall off the bone tender. This recipe offers a straightforward method to achieve perfectly seasoned and saucy ribs, ideal for both weeknight dinners and weekend gatherings.

Full Recipe:

Ingredients

For the Ribs:

• 1 rack of pork baby back ribs (approximately 3 pounds)

• Salt and black pepper, to taste

For the Dry Rub:

• 3 tablespoons smoked paprika

• 3 tablespoons brown sugar

• 1 tablespoon kosher salt

• 1 tablespoon ground black pepper

• ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

For the Sauce:

• 1½ to 2 cups of your favorite barbecue sauce

Directions

1. Prepare the Ribs: Remove the silver membrane from the back of the ribs for better flavor absorption. Pat the ribs dry with paper towels.

2. Apply the Dry Rub: In a small bowl, combine smoked paprika, brown sugar, kosher salt, ground black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes. Rub this mixture evenly over both sides of the ribs.

3. Arrange in the Crockpot: Place the ribs into the crockpot, standing them upright with the meat side facing the wall. This arrangement allows for even cooking.

4. Add the Sauce: Pour the barbecue sauce over the ribs, ensuring they are well coated.

5. Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or on high for 3–5 hours, until the ribs are tender.

6. Optional Broiling for Finish: For a caramelized exterior, preheat your broiler. Carefully transfer the ribs to a baking sheet, brush with additional barbecue sauce, and broil for 3–5 minutes until the sauce is bubbly and slightly charred.

7. Serve: Remove the ribs from the crockpot, slice between the bones, and serve with extra barbecue sauce on the side.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving)

• Calories: Approximately 497 kcal

• Total Fat: 30g (38% DV)

• Saturated Fat: 11g (55% DV)

• Cholesterol: 117mg (39% DV)

• Sodium: 1245mg (54% DV)

• Total Carbohydrates: 33g (12% DV)

• Dietary Fiber: 1g (3% DV)

• Sugars: 26g

• Protein: 26g (52% DV)

• Vitamin C: 15mg (17% DV)

• Calcium: 77mg (6% DV)

• Iron: 2mg (13% DV)

• Potassium: 698mg (15% DV)