CROCKPOT BARBECUE RIBS recipe – All Recipes Healthy Food

CROCKPOT BARBECUE RIBS recipe

 

Step-by-Step Instructions

1
Prep the Ribs
5 mins

For the most tender results, locate the thin, shiny membrane (the silverskin) on the bone side of the ribs. Slip a butter knife under the edge to loosen it, grab it with a paper towel, and pull it off. Cut the rack into 3 or 4 smaller segments so they can easily fit into your slow cooker.

2
Season Generously
2 mins

Pat the rib segments completely dry with a paper towel. Sprinkle your barbecue dry rub evenly over both sides of the meat, pressing it gently into the pork so it adheres well.

3
Layer and Sauce
2 mins

Pour the apple cider vinegar into the bottom of the slow cooker—this provides a touch of steam and bright acidity to balance the rich pork. Stand the rib segments upright against the inside wall of the slow cooker pot, with the meatier side facing outward. Pour about half of the bottle of BBQ sauce directly over the ribs.

4
Slow Cook and Broil
6-8 hours

Cover and cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours (or on High for 3 to 4 hours) until the meat is incredibly tender. For that authentic, crispy barbecue crust, carefully transfer the cooked ribs to a foil-lined baking sheet, brush them generously with the remaining BBQ sauce, and pop them under your oven’s broiler for 3 to 5 minutes until the sauce is bubbly and caramelized.

 

Pro-Tips for Perfect Ribs

  • Don’t Skip the Broiler: While the ribs will be fully cooked and delicious straight out of the slow cooker, spending just five minutes under the oven broiler mimics the char of a real grill. It caramelizes the sugars in the BBQ sauce, locking in a sticky, smoky glaze.

  • Stand Them Up: Whenever possible, stand the rib segments vertically along the edges of the slow cooker rather than stacking them flat on top of each other. This allows the heat to circulate evenly around each piece and prevents the bottom rack from getting mushy.

  • Low and Slow is Best: While you can cook these on High if you are in a pinch, cooking pork ribs on Low gives the fat and collagen plenty of time to render down completely, resulting in a much more tender bite.

Serving Suggestion: Serve these sticky, tender ribs with classic weekend sides like creamy coleslaw, baked beans, or warm cornbread muffins

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