Description
The slow cooker does most of the heavy lifting in this slow-cooker baby back ribs recipe, cooking the ribs until the meat is meltingly tender. But the broiler makes the magic happen, crisping them up and giving them a sticky-sweet finish.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 3 pounds pork baby back ribs
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
Directions
- In a small bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients. Cut ribs into serving-size pieces; rub with seasoning mixture. Place water in a 6-qt. slow cooker; add ribs. Cook, covered, on low until meat is tender, 5-6 hours.
- Preheat broiler. Transfer ribs, bone side down, to a foil-lined 15x10x1-in. baking pan; brush with sauce. Broil 4-5 in. from heat until browned, 2-3 minutes. If desired, serve with additional sauce.
