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Tender Slow Cooker BBQ Ribs Recipe Easy Fall-Off-The-Bone BBQ Ribs

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This easy slow cooker BBQ ribs recipe delivers tender, fall-off-the-bone ribs with a tangy, smoky sauce. Perfect for busy days, it requires minimal prep and uses simple pantry ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 2 to 3 pounds pork spare ribs (St. Louis-cut recommended), trimmed of excess fat
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon paprika (smoked paprika optional)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar (60 ml)
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce (240 ml), your favorite brand or homemade
  • 1/2 cup water (120 ml)
  • Optional: a few drops of liquid smoke

Instructions

  1. Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs by sliding a butter knife under it and peeling it off with a paper towel for grip.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
  3. Rub the seasoning mix all over the ribs, pressing gently to adhere.
  4. Coil the ribs in the slow cooker with the meaty side facing out. Pour water and apple cider vinegar into the bottom.
  5. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours until the meat is tender and pulls away from the bone.
  6. Carefully remove ribs and place on a foil-lined baking sheet. Brush generously with BBQ sauce.
  7. Broil for 3-5 minutes or grill over medium heat for a few minutes to caramelize the sauce, watching closely to avoid burning.
  8. Let ribs rest for 5 minutes before slicing between the bones. Serve warm with extra BBQ sauce.

Notes

Remove the membrane for tender ribs. Cook low and slow for best texture. Apply BBQ sauce at the end to avoid burning. Watch closely when broiling or grilling to caramelize sauce. Let ribs rest before serving. If ribs aren’t tender enough, cook longer in slow cooker.

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