How to Make Slow-Cooker Barbecue Ribs - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like the taste of tender, fall-off-the-bone barbecue ribs. And while they may seem like a labor-intensive dish to make, with the right recipe and a slow-cooker, you can achieve that mouthwatering, smoky flavor with minimal effort. Slow-cooker barbecue ribs are the perfect meal for any occasion, whether it's a weeknight dinner with the family or a backyard barbecue with friends.

With the help of a slow-cooker, you can achieve that beloved slow-cooked taste and te...

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Ingredients

  • 4 pounds pork baby back ribs
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups ketchup
  • 1 cup chili sauce
  • ½ cup packed brown sugar
  • 4 tablespoons vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 dash hot sauce

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 8 hrs 30 mins
  • Total Time: 8 hrs 40 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Season ribs with salt and pepper. Place in a shallow baking pan. Brown in oven 15 minutes. Turn over, and brown another 15 minutes; drain fat.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together the ketchup, chili sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, oregano, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, and salt and pepper. Place ribs in slow cooker. Pour sauce over ribs, and turn to coat.
  • Cover, and cook on Low 6 to 8 hours, or until ribs are tender.
  • Nutrition

    497 cal.

    • Total Fat: 30g
    • Saturated Fat: 11g
    • Cholesterol: 117mg
    • Sodium: 1245mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 33g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 26g
    • Protein: 26g
    • Vitamin C: 15mg
    • Calcium: 77mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 698mg