Best 8 Slow Cooker Barbecued Baby Back Ribs Recipes

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**Unveil the Sweet and Savory Symphony of Slow-Cooker Barbecued Baby Back Ribs**

Prepare to embark on a culinary journey that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more. Slow-cooker barbecued baby back ribs are a delightful fusion of flavors and textures, offering a perfect balance of sweet and savory goodness. These succulent ribs are lovingly prepared with a symphony of spices and a luscious barbecue sauce, resulting in a fall-off-the-bone tenderness that will have you savoring every bite. Whether you're hosting a backyard barbecue, a cozy family gathering, or simply indulging in a comforting meal, these ribs are sure to steal the show. This article presents a collection of mouthwatering recipes that will guide you through the process of creating this delectable dish, ensuring you achieve barbecue perfection in the comfort of your own kitchen. From classic barbecue sauce to tantalizing variations like honey garlic and spicy chipotle, these recipes offer a diverse range of flavors to suit every palate. So, fire up your slow cooker, gather your ingredients, and get ready to experience the magic of slow-cooked, fall-off-the-bone ribs that will leave an unforgettable impression on your taste buds.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

SLOW COOKER BABY BACK RIBS



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Slow Cooker Baby Back Ribs made with a homemade rub that has liquid smoke, seasonings and brown sugar.

Provided by Sarah Olson

Categories     Main Course

Time 8h20m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 rack back pork ribs
1 cup water
1/2 cup sweet baby ray's bbq sauce
2 tsp. hickory liquid smoke
more sweet baby ray's bbq sauce for serving
2 Tbsp. brown sugar
1/4 tsp. onion powder
1/2 tsp. black pepper
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. paprika

Steps:

  • Remove the silver skin from the back of the ribs, I do this by lifting an edge of the middle of the ribs and tearing off in one piece.
  • Cut the ribs into 4 sections.
  • In a small bowl prepare the rub; combine the brown sugar, onion powder, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Put the rub onto ribs with hands.
  • Place the ribs in the slow cooker. Pour the water and liquid smoke in around the ribs. (note- you can add the liquid smoke into the rub instead of adding it in the water if desired). Pour over the barbecue sauce on top of the ribs.
  • Cook on low for 8 or high for 4 hours.
  • Brush with more warmed barbecue sauce if desired and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 246 kcal, Carbohydrate 21 g, Protein 13 g, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 48 mg, Sodium 438 mg, Sugar 17 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SLOW-COOKER BARBECUED BABY BACK RIBS



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Comfort food from the slow cooker! Pork ribs in a tangy barbecue sauce make an easy, irresistible family dinner.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 7h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/3 cups ketchup
3/4 cup chili sauce
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup cider vinegar
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon liquid smoke
4 lb pork baby back ribs, cut into 3-rib sections
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In medium bowl, mix all sauce ingredients; set aside.
  • Spray 5- to 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Sprinkle pork with salt and pepper. Place pork in slow cooker. Spoon about 1 1/2 cups sauce evenly over sections. Reserve remaining sauce; refrigerate.
  • Cover; cook on Low heat setting 6 to 7 hours (or on High heat setting 3 hours to 3 hours 30 minutes) or until almost tender.
  • Remove pork from slow cooker; drain and discard cooking liquid. Return pork to slow cooker; spoon reserved sauce evenly over each section. If cooking on High heat setting, reduce to Low. Cover; cook 1 hour longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 580, Carbohydrate 35 g, Cholesterol 140 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 48 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1320 mg, Sugar 30 g, TransFat 1 g

SLOW-COOKER BARBECUE RIBS



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Yes, you can cook ribs in a slow cooker! In this easy recipe, the seasoning paste transforms into a savory dipping sauce. Slather it on the ribs and pop them on the grill just before serving for a final char.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 4h40m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

One 6-ounce can tomato paste
1/3 cup packed dark brown sugar
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon ground mustard seeds
2 teaspoons granulated garlic
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 racks baby back ribs (about 3 pounds)
Oil, for grilling

Steps:

  • Whisk the tomato paste, brown sugar, vinegar, chili powder, mustard, garlic, paprika, Worcestershire, 1 1/2 tablespoons salt and 1 teaspoon pepper in the insert of a 6-quart slow cooker until smooth. Cut each rack of ribs in half and add to the slow cooker. Use your hands to rub the sauce on to the ribs. Cover with a lid and cook on low heat until tender, about 4 hours.
  • Gently transfer the ribs to a baking sheet and cool for at least 20 minutes; this will help maintain the shape of the ribs as they grill. Whisk the sauce at the bottom of the slow cooker until smooth. Reserve 1/4 cup of the sauce to brush on to the ribs and save any remaining sauce to serve on the side (it will thicken as it cools).
  • Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Lightly oil the grates. Grill the ribs, top-side down, until lightly charred in parts, 3 to 5 minutes. Flip, brush the top side of the ribs with the reserved barbecue sauce and grill until the underside of the ribs are lightly charred in parts, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove to a platter and serve immediately with the extra barbecue sauce on the side.

SLOW & EASY BABY BACK RIBS



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If you enjoy ribs, you'll love these fall-off-the-bone baby back ribs. Not only are they delicious, but the recipe is easy to prepare in the slow cooker.-Barbara Birk, St. George, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 5h20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 pounds pork baby back ribs, cut into 2-rib portions
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 cup ketchup
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup tomato paste or tomato sauce
2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons cold water

Steps:

  • Place ribs in a 5-qt. slow cooker. In a small bowl, combine the onion, ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, tomato paste, paprika, Worcestershire, mustard, salt and pepper; pour over ribs. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or until meat is tender., Remove ribs to a serving platter; keep warm. Skim fat from cooking juices; transfer juices to a small saucepan. Bring to a boil., Combine cornstarch and water until smooth. Gradually stir into the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with ribs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 916 calories, Fat 62g fat (23g saturated fat), Cholesterol 245mg cholesterol, Sodium 1324mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 52g protein.

SLOW COOKER BARBECUED RIBS



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Delicious barbecued ribs easily prepared in a slow cooker. No one will know you didn't slave over the stove all day unless you tell them.

Provided by Joanne

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork     Pork Rib Recipes     Spare Ribs

Time 3h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (28 ounce) can chunky tomato sauce
⅓ cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 pinch cayenne pepper
6 pounds pork spareribs, cut into serving-size pieces

Steps:

  • Stir tomato sauce, brown sugar, red wine vinegar, chili powder, soy sauce, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and cayenne pepper together in bowl. Place sparerib pieces into a slow cooker and pour sauce over ribs. Cook on High for 3 to 4 hours or on Low for 6 to 8 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 430.9 calories, Carbohydrate 8.5 g, Cholesterol 120 mg, Fat 30.4 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 30 g, SaturatedFat 11.1 g, Sodium 615.2 mg, Sugar 6.7 g

SLOW-COOKER BARBECUED RIBS



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Come sunshine or rain, there will never be a time that's not perfect for slow-cooked barbecue ribs-especially when the slow cooker does all the cooking. This mouthwatering crowd-pleaser is cut out for weekends and game days but also works as a comforting mid-week main. Simply do the prep ahead, add it in the cooker, and step back while deliciousness happens.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 10h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 1/2 pounds pork loin back ribs
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons liquid smoke
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 medium onion, sliced
1/2 cup cola
1 1/2 cups barbecue sauce

Steps:

  • Spray inside of 4- to 5-quart slow cooker with cooking spray.
  • Remove inner skin from ribs; cut into 4-inch pieces. Mix brown sugar, salt, pepper, liquid smoke and garlic; rub mixture into ribs. Layers ribs and onion in slow cooker. Pour cola over ribs.
  • Cover and cook on low heat setting 8 to 9 hours or until tender. Remove ribs from slow cooker. Drain and discard liquid.
  • Pour barbecue sauce into shallow bowl. Dip ribs into sauce. Place ribs in slow cooker. Pour any remaining sauce over ribs. Cover and cook on low heat setting 1 hour. Note: This recipe was tested in slow cookers with heating elements in the side and bottom of the cooker, not in cookers that stand only on a heated base. For slow cookers with just a heated base, follow the manufacturer's directions for layering ingredients and choosing a temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 890, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 230 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 58 g, SaturatedFat 22 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1540 mg

SLOW-COOKER SAUCY BARBECUED RIBS



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Mouth-watering pork ribs slow cooked with flavorful barbecue sauce - a scrumptious dinner!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 7h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 1/2 lb pork loin back ribs or pork spareribs
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup water
1 1/3 cups barbecue sauce

Steps:

  • Spray inside of 5- to 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Cut ribs into 2- or 3-rib portions. Place ribs in cooker. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Pour water into cooker.
  • Cover and cook on Low heat setting 6 to 7 hours. Remove ribs from cooker; place in shallow baking pan. Drain and discard liquid from cooker.
  • Brush both sides of ribs with barbecue sauce. Return ribs to cooker. Pour any remaining sauce over ribs. Cover and cook on Low heat setting about 1 hour or until ribs are glazed and sauce is desired consistency.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 580, Carbohydrate 20 g, Cholesterol 155 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 37 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 870 mg, Sugar 14 g, TransFat 0 g

SLOW-COOKER BARBECUE RIBS



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An easy and delicious way to prepare tender barbecued ribs without the barbecue!

Provided by SUZANNE2802

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork     Pork Rib Recipes     Baby Back Ribs

Time 8h40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 pounds pork baby back ribs
salt and pepper to taste
2 cups ketchup
1 cup chili sauce
½ cup packed brown sugar
4 tablespoons vinegar
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 dash hot sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Season ribs with salt and pepper. Place in a shallow baking pan. Brown in oven 15 minutes. Turn over, and brown another 15 minutes; drain fat.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together the ketchup, chili sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, oregano, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, and salt and pepper. Place ribs in slow cooker. Pour sauce over ribs, and turn to coat.
  • Cover, and cook on Low 6 to 8 hours, or until ribs are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 497.3 calories, Carbohydrate 33 g, Cholesterol 117 mg, Fat 29.6 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 26 g, SaturatedFat 10.9 g, Sodium 1244.5 mg, Sugar 26.3 g

Tips:

  • Choose high-quality baby back ribs. Look for ribs that are meaty and have a good amount of marbling.
  • Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs. This will help the ribs cook more evenly and will make them more tender.
  • Season the ribs liberally with your favorite rub. This will help to enhance the flavor of the ribs.
  • Cook the ribs on low heat for 6-8 hours. This will help to tenderize the ribs and will allow the flavors to develop.
  • Baste the ribs with barbecue sauce during the last hour of cooking. This will help to caramelize the ribs and will give them a delicious glaze.
  • Serve the ribs hot with your favorite sides, such as corn on the cob, potato salad, or coleslaw.

Conclusion:

Slow cooker barbecued baby back ribs are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for any occasion. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a dish that will impress your friends and family. So next time you're looking for a tasty and hassle-free meal, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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