Sticky Glazed Baby Back Ribs In Slow Cooker

Sticky Glazed Baby Back Ribs In Slow Cooker. These are days when I want ribs that fall off the bone and are sticky, but I don’t want to spend a long time cooking. These slow cooker ribs only need three main things. You can put them in the slow cooker before work and come home to tasty ribs that smell like you cooked all day.

Tender baby back ribs cooked slowly with a simple dry rub and a sweet BBQ glaze. Made in a slow cooker with only three main ingredients, this recipe is easy and hands-off. Finish under the broiler for sticky, caramelized sauce. Great for weeknights, parties, or leftovers in sandwiches.

Ingredients

• 2 racks of baby back ribs (about 4 to 5 pounds altogether)

• 1 cup dry rub seasoning (your favorite store-bought or homemade BBQ rub)

• 2 cups barbecue sauce (plus extra for serving if you like)

• 1/4 cup honey or brown sugar (optional, for extra stickiness)

Sticky Glazed Baby Back Ribs: Directions

1. Pat ribs dry: Use paper towels to dry the ribs. Remove the thin membrane on the back if it is still there. Gently slide a butter knife under the thin layer. Hold it with a paper towel and pull it away.

2. Rub the ribs: Sprinkle the dry rub all over both sides of the ribs. Press the seasoning mix onto the meat so it stays in place. Use the full cup for both racks.

3. Cut to fit: Cut each rack into 2–3 pieces so they fit in the slow cooker.

4. Place in slow cooker: Stand the rib pieces up along the sides of the slow cooker or lay them meat-side up in layers. It’s okay if they overlap a little.

5. Make the glaze: Mix the barbecue sauce and the honey or brown sugar (if you use it) in a bowl until smooth.

6. Pour sauce and cook: Pour about three-quarters of the sauce over the ribs so they are well coated. Save the rest for later. Cover and cook on LOW for 6–8 hours or on HIGH for 3–4 hours, until the ribs are very tender but not falling apart.

7. (Optional) Broil to finish: If you want extra sticky and a little char, preheat the broiler on high and line a baking sheet with foil. Carefully move the cooked ribs to the sheet, meaty side up. Brush with the reserved sauce. Broil 3–5 minutes, watching closely, until the sauce bubbles and gets a little caramel color.

8. Rest and serve: Let the ribs sit a few minutes. Cut into single ribs or sections. Serve with more barbecue sauce, napkins, and simple sides like coleslaw, cornbread, or roasted potatoes.