Baby Pork Ribs Recipe
Slow-cooked and braised with homemade BBQ sauce served with coleslaw, fries, and cornbread.
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Ingredients
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For the Baby Pork Ribs
For the Homemade BBQ Sauce
For the Coleslaw
For the Fries
For the Cornbread
Method
Prepare the Baby Pork Ribs
- 1
Season the Ribs
Rub the baby pork ribs with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika. Let them marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- 2
Slow Cook the Ribs
Place the seasoned ribs in a slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours.
Make the BBQ Sauce
- 3
Combine Ingredients
In a saucepan, combine ketchup, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 20 minutes.
Prepare the Coleslaw
- 4
Mix Ingredients
In a large bowl, mix shredded cabbage, shredded carrots, mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, and black pepper until well combined. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Prepare the Fries
- 5
Make the Cornbread
- 6
Combine Dry Ingredients
In a bowl, mix cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- 7
- 8
Bake Cornbread
Pour the batter into a greased baking dish and bake at 400°F (200°C) for 20-25 minutes.
Serve
- 9
Plate the Dish
Serve the slow-cooked baby pork ribs with BBQ sauce, alongside coleslaw, fries, and cornbread.
