Jul 13 2026
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Bbq Ribs Recipe

Time7h 30m
Serves4

Slow-cooked ribs glazed with BBQ sauce.

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Ingredients

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Ribs

Method

Preparing the Ribs

  1. 1

    Season the Ribs

    Rub the pork ribs with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder evenly on both sides. Let them sit for at least 30 minutes to absorb the flavors.

  2. 2

    Cook the Ribs

    Place the seasoned ribs in a slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours until the meat is tender and easily pulls away from the bone.

Making the BBQ Sauce

  1. 3

    Mix the Sauce Ingredients

    In a bowl, combine ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, mustard, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until smooth and well blended.

  2. 4

    Cook the Sauce

    Transfer the mixture to a saucepan and simmer over medium heat for about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally until the sauce thickens and flavors meld.

Glazing and Serving

  1. 5

    Glaze the Ribs

    Once the ribs are cooked, preheat your grill or broiler. Remove the ribs from the slow cooker and brush a generous amount of BBQ sauce over the top.

  2. 6

    Finish on Grill

    Place the glazed ribs on the grill or under the broiler for about 5-10 minutes until the sauce caramelizes slightly. Keep an eye on them to avoid burning.

  3. 7

    Serve

    Remove the ribs from the grill, let them rest for a few minutes, then cut into portions and serve with extra BBQ sauce on the side.

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