Southern Style Slow Cooker Ribs
Southern Style Slow Cooker Ribs are savory, baby back ribs that are fall-off the bone tender. The secret to their amazing flavor is to slather the ribs with a brown sugar and spice dry rub before cooking. Finish with your favorite BBQ sauce under the broiler or on the grill!
Ingredients
- 2 pounds baby back ribs 1 slab
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
- 1 TBSP garlic powder
- 2 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp seasoning salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 12 ounce barbecue sauce
Instructions
- Start by cutting the onion into thick slices and placing them in a layer in the bottom of the slow cooker.
- With a sharp knife,remove the membrane from the back of the ribs with a knife. Cut the ribs into portion sized pieces, usually 3-4 ribs each.
- In a small bowl mix the brown sugar and spices with a spoon until well blended. Using your fingers, rub the mixture all over the ribs, both front and back.
- Place the ribs in the slow cooker, and set to low. Cook for 6-8 hours.
- When the ribs are cooked, remove them from the slow cooker to a sheet or broil pan lined with foil.
- Preheat the broiler to high and raise the oven rack to the second highest shelf setting.
- Brush 1/2 of the BBQ sauce over the ribs, coating both sides. Place under the broiler for about 3 minutes, until the BBQ sauce starts to bubble and caramelize.
- Remove the pan from the oven and repeat with another layer of BBQ sauce. Place under the broiler again for about 3 minutes until the ribs have a second coat of caramelized sauce.
- Remove the ribs from the broiler and let stand a few minutes to cool before serving.
Chef Tips
Depending on the size of the ribs and the slow cooker, cooking time may range from 6-8 hours.
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Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Facts
Southern Style Slow Cooker Ribs
Serving Size
3 ribs
Amount per Serving
Calories
593
% Daily Value*
Fat
24
g
37
%
Saturated Fat
8
g
50
%
Cholesterol
99
mg
33
%
Sodium
1590
mg
69
%
Potassium
661
mg
19
%
Carbohydrates
67
g
22
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
56
g
62
%
Protein
29
g
58
%
Vitamin A
345
IU
7
%
Vitamin C
3
mg
4
%
Calcium
105
mg
11
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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