Delicious Crock Pot Barbecue Ribs

Get ready to savor fall-off-the-bone tenderness with these Delicious Crock Pot Barbecue Ribs! This easy slow-cooker recipe is your secret to achieving perfectly cooked pork baby back ribs with minimal effort. Coated in a flavorful homemade dry rub featuring smoked paprika, garlic, and onion powder, the ribs are slow-cooked for hours until irresistibly tender. A luscious blend of barbecue sauce, honey, and optional liquid smoke takes the flavor up a notch, caramelizing beautifully under the broiler or on the grill for a sticky-sweet finish. Perfect for weeknight dinners or backyard gatherings, these ribs pair wonderfully with coleslaw and cornbread for a true barbecue feast. Whether you're hosting or treating yourself, this crock pot wonder is a crowd-pleaser you’ll keep coming back to!

Nutriscore Rating: 53/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:360 mins

Total Time:375 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 racks Pork baby back ribs
• 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons Smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 cups Barbecue sauce
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 0.5 teaspoon Liquid smoke (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Remove the thin membrane from the back of the ribs by loosening it with a knife and peeling it off. This step ensures tender ribs.

Step 2

In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper to create a dry rub.

Step 3

Rub the seasoning mixture generously over both sides of the ribs, ensuring an even coating.

Step 4

Cut the racks in half so they fit into your crock pot more easily, and layer them in the crock pot with the meaty side facing outward.

Step 5

In a separate bowl, mix the barbecue sauce, honey, and liquid smoke (if using). Pour half of this mixture over the ribs, reserving the other half for later.

Step 6

Cover the crock pot with the lid and cook the ribs on low heat for 6 hours, or until the meat is tender and starts to fall off the bone.

Step 7

Once cooked, preheat your oven's broiler to high or set up a grill to medium-high heat.

Step 8

Carefully remove the ribs from the crock pot and place them on a baking sheet lined with foil (or directly on the grill grates). Brush the ribs generously with the reserved barbecue sauce.

Step 9

Broil or grill the ribs for 3-5 minutes, or until the sauce caramelizes and becomes slightly sticky. Keep a close eye to prevent burning.

Step 10

Let the ribs rest for a few minutes before slicing them into individual portions. Serve with additional barbecue sauce on the side, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2003.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5192.8

Total Fat 339.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 123.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g
Cholesterol 1316mg	0%
Sodium 9129.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 264.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.7g	0%
Total Sugars 215.8g
Protein 299.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 538.0mg	0%
Iron 21.0mg	0%
Potassium 5258.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 57.5%

Protein: 22.5%

Carbs: 19.9%