Slow Cooker Baby Back Ribs Recipe

5 from 2 votes

These Baby Back Ribs are fall-off-the-bone tender, absolutely delicious, and made in the crockpot without having to fire up the grill. They’re seasoned with a simple dry spice rub and slathered in BBQ sauce then slow cooked to perfection.

Prep Time5

Cook Time6

Total Time6 5

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 421kcal

Author: The Carefree Kitchen

Ingredients

4 pounds baby back ribs
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
3 cups bbq sauce divided

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Instructions

To prepare the ribs—remove the membrane, pat dry with a paper towel, then cut the ribs in half.
In a small bowl, mix together the garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Sprinkle the dry rub on the baby back ribs, coating all sides, then place half of the ribs in the bottom of a slow cooker.
Add about 1/2 cup of BBQ sauce, spreading with a spoon to cover the ribs, then add the remaining ribs and another 1/2 cup of BBQ sauce to cover.
Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours.
When the ribs have almost finished cooking, preheat your oven to 425 degrees.
Once the oven has come to temperature, remove the ribs from the crockpot and place them onto a baking sheet. Slather the rest of the BBQ sauce over the top, then bake for 8-10 more minutes, or until the BBQ sauce is caramelized and the ribs are crispy on the edges.
Remove from the oven and serve with extra BBQ sauce. Enjoy!

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Notes

Storing Instructions: store leftover ribs in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Freezer: add cooked ribs to freezer bags along with some of the bbq sauce. Store frozen for up to 2 months.

To reheat on the stove: pull your Slow Cooker Baby Back Ribs out of the fridge about 30 minutes - 1 hour before you plan to serve and spoon any hardened fat off of the top. Place in a pot or skillet and simmer on low until warmed through.

To reheat in the oven: transfer ribs to a dutch oven, cover, and warm in a preheated 350-degree oven for about 30 minutes - 1 hour, or until warmed through.

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