Slow Cooker Baby Back Ribs

28g protein · 4 h 25 min · 471 kcal

Slow Cooker Baby Back Ribs

These Slow Cooker Baby Back Ribs are fall-off-the-bone tender and bursting with flavor! The crockpot does all the heavy lifting, and a quick finish in the oven makes them caramelized and finger-licking delicious. Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner or a lazy weekend feast, just set it and forget it!

4 h 25 min6 servings471 kcal

Ingredients

  • 3 lbs baby back ribs (trimmed)
  • 1/4 tsp salt (to taste)
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper (to taste)
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 onion (sliced)
  • 1 clove garlic (minced)
  • 18 oz BBQ sauce (1 bottle)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Season both sides of the ribs with salt and black pepper.

  2. 2

    Pour ½ cup water into your slow cooker.

  3. 3

    Place the ribs into the slow cooker. Lay sliced onions and minced garlic on top.

  4. 4

    Cover and cook on Low for 8 hours or High for 4 hours until ribs are tender.

  5. 5

    When the ribs are almost done, preheat oven to 375°F.

  6. 6

    Carefully transfer the cooked ribs onto a baking sheet. Discard the onions and garlic.

  7. 7

    Generously brush the ribs with BBQ sauce on both sides.

  8. 8

    Bake in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbly and sticky.

  9. 9

    Slice and serve!

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