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Easy Dump-and-Forget Slow Cooker BBQ Baby Back Ribs

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A simple and hands-off slow cooker recipe for tender, fall-off-the-bone baby back ribs with rich, smoky barbecue flavor. Perfect for busy days or lazy weekends.

Ingredients

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  • 1 full rack baby back ribs (about 2–3 pounds / 900–1350 grams), trimmed of excess fat and membrane removed
  • 1 cup (240 ml) barbecue sauce (choose your favorite brand or homemade)
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground if possible
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) water or beef broth

Instructions

  1. Trim the ribs by removing any silver skin (membrane) from the back of the ribs using a sharp knife. This helps seasoning penetrate and makes ribs more tender. (About 5 minutes)
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir until evenly mixed. (About 2 minutes)
  3. Rub the seasoning mix evenly over both sides of the ribs. (About 3-4 minutes)
  4. Pour apple cider vinegar and water (or beef broth) into the bottom of the slow cooker to keep ribs moist.
  5. Curl the rack of ribs to fit the slow cooker or cut into smaller sections. Place ribs in the slow cooker and pour barbecue sauce over them, coating thoroughly. Reserve some sauce for basting later. (About 3 minutes)
  6. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours. Do not exceed 9 hours to avoid drying out. Ribs are done when meat easily pulls away from the bone.
  7. Optional: Preheat oven broiler. Transfer ribs to a foil-lined baking sheet with a wire rack. Brush with reserved BBQ sauce and broil for 3-5 minutes until sauce caramelizes and bubbles. Watch closely to prevent burning.

Notes

Remove the membrane from ribs for better tenderness and seasoning penetration. Do not stir ribs during cooking to avoid them falling apart. Finishing under the broiler adds a caramelized crust but is optional. If sauce is too thin after cooking, simmer it in a saucepan to thicken before brushing on ribs. Avoid overcrowding the slow cooker for even cooking.

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