Description
Succulent crockpot barbecue ribs combine tender meat with bold, smoky flavors from a simple spice rub and tangy sauce. Slow-cooking ensures melt-in-your-mouth results that bring comfort and satisfaction to weekend gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Meat:
- 4 to 5 pounds baby back ribs
Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 cups barbecue sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 3 cloves garlic, freshly minced
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
Spices:
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Create a flavor-packed marinade by combining barbecue sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, and optional cayenne pepper in a large ziplock bag.
- Thoroughly massage the bag to blend all sauce ingredients into a harmonious mixture.
- Place raw ribs inside the bag, ensuring they are completely coated with the robust marinade by gently shaking the sealed bag.
- Prepare the crockpot by lightly spraying the interior with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Carefully transfer the sauce-covered ribs from the bag into the crockpot, arranging them in a single layer.
- Pour approximately 3/4 of the remaining marinade over the ribs, making certain they are well-submerged in the flavorful liquid.
- Cover and cook on high temperature for 4-5 hours, which will yield supremely tender, nearly falling-apart meat.
- Alternatively, for a slower cooking method, set the crockpot to low and cook for 7-9 hours for deeply infused, melt-in-your-mouth ribs.
- Once cooking is complete, carefully remove ribs from the crockpot and plate them.
- Provide additional barbecue sauce on the side for guests who desire extra flavor and moisture.
Notes
- Choose meaty, well-marbled ribs for maximum flavor and tenderness.
- Trim excess fat before cooking to prevent greasy texture.
- Customize spice levels by adjusting cayenne pepper or adding smoked paprika.
- Gluten-free diets can use certified gluten-free barbecue sauce for safe preparation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours (on High) or 8 hours (on Low)
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg