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Tender Slow Cooker BBQ Ribs Recipe Easy Sticky Sauce for Perfect Dinner

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These tender slow cooker BBQ ribs feature a rich, sticky sauce and cook low and slow for fall-off-the-bone perfection. Perfect for family dinners, potlucks, and easy weekend meals.

Ingredients

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  • 3 to 4 pounds baby back or St. Louis style pork ribs, trimmed of excess fat
  • 1 cup (240 ml) ketchup
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) honey or maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup (50 g) packed brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • Optional: pinch of cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) water or beef broth

Instructions

  1. Remove the silver skin membrane from the back of the ribs using a sharp knife or paper towel to grip and peel it off carefully.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together ketchup, apple cider vinegar, honey, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper if using until smooth.
  3. Sprinkle ribs evenly with extra salt and pepper on both sides.
  4. Coil or cut ribs to fit your slow cooker, placing them bone side down. Pour the BBQ sauce over the ribs, coating them well. Add 1/2 cup water or beef broth to the bottom of the slow cooker.
  5. Cover and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours until ribs are fall-off-the-bone tender.
  6. Optional: Preheat broiler. Transfer ribs to a foil-lined baking sheet, brush with extra sauce from the slow cooker, and broil for 5 to 7 minutes until caramelized, watching closely to avoid burning.
  7. Let ribs rest for a few minutes before slicing between bones and serving.

Notes

Remove the silver skin membrane for tenderness and better sauce absorption. Cook on LOW for 6-8 hours to avoid drying out the ribs. Broiling at the end adds a caramelized crust but watch carefully to prevent burning. Sauce can be made ahead and refrigerated. For a thicker sauce, simmer it on the stove after cooking.

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