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Crock Pot Barbecue Ribs

Tender, fall-off-the-bone baby back ribs slow-cooked in a sweet and tangy homemade barbecue sauce. These easy crock pot ribs are packed with bold flavor and perfect for comforting family dinners or casual gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Barbecue, Comfort Food, Family Favorites, Main Course, Slow Cooker
Cuisine: American
Calories: 610
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 lbs pork baby back ribs
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • 2 cups barbecue sauce
  • 1 cup chili sauce
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
  • 4 tbsp vinegar
  • 2 tsp dried oregano
  • 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 dash hot sauce

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Season ribs generously with salt and pepper. Place in a shallow baking pan.
  3. Bake ribs for 15 minutes, turn over, and bake another 15 minutes until lightly browned. Drain excess fat.
  4. In a medium bowl, combine barbecue sauce, chili sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, oregano, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, salt, and pepper.
  5. Place ribs into the slow cooker and pour sauce over top, turning ribs to coat evenly.
  6. Cover and cook on LOW for 6–8 hours, until ribs are tender and flavorful.
  7. Serve hot with extra barbecue sauce if desired.

Notes

For caramelized edges, broil ribs for 3–5 minutes before serving. Great with coleslaw, cornbread, or baked beans.