Crock Pot Ribs Recipe
Tender and flavorful baby back ribs slow-cooked to perfection in a crock pot, then finished under the broiler with a tangy barbecue sauce glaze for a delicious charred finish. This easy recipe yields fall-off-the-bone ribs with a savory homemade rub and a rich, smoky sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours (high) or 8 hours (low)
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes (high) or 8 hours 15 minutes (low)
- Yield: 4 to 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Ribs and Rub
- 2 racks baby back ribs (about 3 to 4 pounds)
- 2 to 3 tablespoons rib rub (or homemade rib rub in the notes)
- 1 onion
- 4 cloves garlic
- ½ cup water
Sauce
- ¼ cup ketchup
- ½ cup chili sauce
- ½ cup barbecue sauce (of choice)
Homemade Rib Rub (optional)
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the Rub: If making a homemade rub, combine all the rub ingredients thoroughly in a bowl and set aside.
- Prepare the Ribs: Remove the silver membrane from the back of the ribs to ensure tenderness, then rub the spice mixture evenly over the front and back of the ribs.
- Load the Crock Pot: Place sliced onion, whole garlic cloves, and water into the slow cooker. Lay the seasoned ribs on top.
- Slow Cook the Ribs: Cook on high for 4 hours or low for 8 hours, until the ribs are fork tender and easily pull apart.
- Preheat the Broiler: Begin heating the broiler for finishing the ribs.
- Make the Sauce: In a bowl, combine ketchup, chili sauce, and barbecue sauce and mix well.
- Broil the Ribs: Brush the cooked ribs liberally with the sauce mixture, then place under the broiler or on a grill for 3-5 minutes until the sauce is caramelized and the ribs are slightly charred. Serve hot.
Notes
- Removing the silver skin from the ribs ensures they are tender and not chewy.
- Adjust spice levels in the homemade rub to your preference for heat and sweetness.
- Broiling adds a nice caramelized finish but can be substituted with grilling if preferred.
- Leftover ribs can be refrigerated and reheated gently to preserve moisture.
- Use your favorite barbecue sauce to customize flavor profiles—smoky, sweet, or spicy.
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