🍖 Crockpot Barbecue Ribs
🔹 Servings: 4–6
🔹 Prep Time: 10 minutes
🔹 Cook Time: 6–8 hours (on low)
🔹 Total Time: 6–8 hours
✅ Ingredients:
2½–3 lbs pork baby back ribs (or spare ribs)
Salt & pepper, to taste
2 tsp paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
½ tsp chili powder (optional, for a little kick)
1 cup barbecue sauce (your favorite brand or homemade)
¼ cup apple cider vinegar (helps tenderize)
½ cup water or broth
🔥 Instructions:
Prep the Ribs:
Remove the silver skin membrane from the back of the ribs if it hasn’t already been done.
Cut ribs into 3–4 rib sections to fit in the crockpot.
Season:
In a small bowl, mix paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
Rub the spice mix all over the ribs.
Layer in Crockpot:
Pour water (or broth) and vinegar into the bottom of the crockpot.
Layer the ribs in the crockpot, brushing each layer with barbecue sauce as you go.
Cook:
Cover and cook on LOW for 6–8 hours or HIGH for 3½–4 hours, until tender.
Finish (Optional but Worth It!):
Preheat your broiler.
Transfer cooked ribs to a baking sheet lined with foil. Brush with more BBQ sauce and broil for 3–5 minutes until caramelized and slightly crispy.
Serve:
Let rest for a few minutes, then slice and serve with extra BBQ sauce on the side.
🍽️ Serving Ideas:
Perfect with coleslaw, baked beans, or mac & cheese.
Make it a BBQ plate with cornbread and pickles.