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Tender Crockpot BBQ Ribs Recipe Easy Fall-Off-The-Bone BBQ Ribs

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This slow cooker BBQ ribs recipe delivers tender, fall-off-the-bone ribs with a smoky, sweet, and tangy flavor. Perfect for easy weeknight dinners or casual gatherings, it requires minimal prep and hands-off cooking.

Ingredients

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  • 2 to 3 pounds pork baby back ribs, trimmed of excess fat
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce (smoky, slightly sweet variety like Sweet Baby Ray’s or Stubb’s)
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar, packed
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper, freshly cracked if possible
  • 1 teaspoon salt (kosher or sea salt preferred)
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • ½ cup water or beef broth (120 ml)
  • Optional: ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper or chili powder for heat

Instructions

  1. Remove the thin membrane from the back of the ribs using a sharp knife. Rinse and pat dry with paper towels.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to blend.
  3. Rub the spice mixture evenly over both sides of the ribs, massaging the seasoning in.
  4. Coil or stack the ribs inside the slow cooker, meaty side facing up if possible. Pour apple cider vinegar and water or broth around the ribs to keep moisture in.
  5. Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours, or until ribs are tender and meat starts pulling away from the bones.
  6. Carefully remove the ribs and place them on a baking sheet lined with foil. Brush a generous layer of BBQ sauce over the ribs.
  7. Broil for 3 to 5 minutes or grill on high heat for about 5 minutes, just until the sauce caramelizes and gets sticky. Watch closely to avoid burning.
  8. Let the ribs rest for 5 minutes before cutting into individual portions to allow juices to redistribute.

Notes

Remove the membrane for better tenderness and flavor absorption. Apply BBQ sauce only after slow cooking to prevent burning. Broil or grill briefly to caramelize the sauce. Start checking tenderness at 5 hours if your slow cooker runs hot. Keep a spray bottle of water handy when broiling to douse flare-ups.

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