Mouthwatering, tangy-sweet BBQ ribs that practically melt in your mouth. A slow cooker transforms this classic into a hands-off, unbelievably delicious meal.
Prep Time15 minutesmins
Cook Time4 hourshrs
Broiler Time4 minutesmins
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American, Southern
Keyword: baby back ribs, country pork ribs, crockpot ribs, slow cooker ribs
Servings: 8
Calories: 454kcal
Author: Kellie
Cost: $15
Equipment
1 slow cooker
Ingredients
2racks baby back pork ribstrimmed and silver skin removed from the backside of the ribs
1/4cupBBQ Rub
1cupchicken stock
1/4cupapple juice
3tablespoonsapple cider vinegar
2tablespoonsWorcestershire sauce
1teaspoonliquid smoke
1 1/2cupsbarbecue sauce
Instructions
Arrange the ribs on a flat surface and pat dry with a paper towel. Cut both racks in half. Remove the silver skin from the back of the rack and trim any excess fat.
Coat the ribs with the dry rub on both sides of the rack patting the rub to help it stick to the meat. (You can prep the ribs and refrigerate up to 24 hours in advance.)
Whisk together the chicken stock, apple juice, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce and liquid smoke.
Arrange the ribs, with the cut ends of the bones facing the bottom of crock, in the slow cooker and pour the liquid over the ribs.
Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 6-7 hours.
Brush the ribs with the barbecue sauce and cook for 30 minutes longer.
Serve with additional barbecue sauce.
Notes
To get a caramelized coating, arrange the ribs on a baking sheet after cooking and brush with barbecue sauce. Broil for 3-4 minutes or until caramelized and sticky.
Rest for 5 minutes before serving.