Bbq Ribs Recipe
Slow-cooked ribs smothered in our house BBQ sauce.
Was this page helpful?
Help improve this recipe for others.
Send this recipe to your inbox.
We'll email it straight to you - plus weekly cooking inspiration.
Ingredients
Some product links may be affiliates. If you buy through them, you're supporting the site and Pekin may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Ribs
BBQ Sauce
Method
Preparing the Ribs
- 1
Season the Ribs
Pat the pork baby back ribs dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, mix together salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Rub this spice mixture all over the ribs, ensuring they are evenly coated.
- 2
Prepare Slow Cooker
Place the seasoned ribs into the slow cooker, curling them around if necessary to fit.
Making the BBQ Sauce
- 3
Combine Ingredients
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine ketchup, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, mustard, garlic powder, black pepper, salt, and cayenne pepper. Stir well to combine.
- 4
Simmer the Sauce
Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Allow the sauce to cook for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.
Cooking the Ribs
- 5
Slow Cook the Ribs
Pour half of the prepared BBQ sauce over the ribs in the slow cooker, making sure they are well coated. Reserve the other half for later use. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or until the ribs are tender and easily pull away from the bone.
- 6
Finishing Touch
Once cooked, remove the ribs from the slow cooker and brush them with the remaining BBQ sauce. Optionally, you can broil them in the oven for 3-5 minutes to caramelize the sauce slightly.
Serving
- 7
Slice and Serve
Let the ribs rest for a few minutes before cutting them into portions. Serve hot with additional BBQ sauce on the side.