Easy Slow Cooker Barbecue Ribs
Easy Slow Cooker Barbecue Ribs are fall off the bone tender and full of warm spices and flavor. These ribs cook in a slow cooker saving you time and making this meal easy and perfect for a crowd!
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 3 pounds pork back ribs
- 1 bottle barbecue sauce {or homemade bbq sauce}
- 2 tablespoons paprika
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar packed
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoons onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional for more heat
Instructions
- In a medium bowl combine the spice rub spices and stir well. Set aside.
- Remove the ribs from the packaging and trim off the thin skin if there is any. Use your hands and rub the ribs on both sides with the spice rub mixture.
- Place the ribs in the slow cooker and pour half of the barbecue sauce over the ribs.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 to 9 hours or on high for 3 1/2 to 4 hours, until the ribs are tender. The internal temperature of the meat should be 185 to 190 degrees. Remove the ribs and brush with remaining sauce. Serve warm.
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Notes
- The cook time for these ribs in your slow cooker may vary depending on the type of slow cooker. Mine were done at about the 5 hour mark on low.
- You can check them and see if they are tender at the 5 hour mark and then cook more if you think they aren't to your liking.
Nutrition
Calories: 483kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 99mg | Sodium: 1703mg | Potassium: 642mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 1791IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 94mg | Iron: 3mg