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Slow Cooker Ribs

Slow Cooker Ribs

This Slow Cooker Ribs is the ultimate set-it-and-forget-it meal. Just toss everything in the slow cooker and let it work its magic while you go about your day. When dinnertime rolls around, you'll have an incredibly tender and flavorful dish waiting for you!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 545
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 rack of pork ribs (baby back or St. Louis style)
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons paprika
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • ½ tablespoon ground black pepper
  • ½ tablespoon salt
  • ½ tablespoon cayenne pepper
  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • BBQ sauce of your choice

Method
 

  1. In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, black pepper, salt, and cayenne pepper.
  2. Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs. Rub the dry rub generously all over the ribs, covering both sides.
  3. Place the ribs in the slow cooker standing up along the edge of the pot, meatier side facing outwards. Mix apple cider vinegar and Worcestershire sauce, pour over ribs. Cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours.
  4. Remove ribs from slow cooker and place on a baking sheet. Brush generously with BBQ sauce. Broil on high for 3-5 minutes until the sauce is caramelized.
  5. Let rest for 5 minutes, then cut into individual ribs and serve with extra BBQ sauce on the side.

Notes

Storage & Meal Prep
Refrigerator: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days.
Freezer: Freeze in a sealed container for up to 2-3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge.
Reheat: Warm in a skillet over medium heat, in the microwave, or in a 350°F oven until heated through.