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Super Easy Slow Cooker Ribs - Fall Off The Bone BBQ Ribs Recipe

CCooking With ClaudiaYouTube8 hours
Original video by Cooking With Claudia on YouTube2:54

About this recipe

These Super Easy Slow Cooker Ribs are a game changer for anyone craving tender, flavorful BBQ ribs without the hassle. The slow cooking method ensures that the meat falls right off the bone, making it perfect for a satisfying meal.

In this recipe, Claudia shows you how to prepare spare ribs (or baby back ribs) with a simple spice rub and barbecue sauce, resulting in a dish that's both easy to make and incredibly delicious.

Ingredient notes

  • You can use either spare ribs or baby back ribs for this recipe.

Tips from Cooking With Claudia’s video

  • Make sure to remove the thick membrane from the ribs before cooking, as it can prevent the meat from absorbing flavor.
  • Pat the ribs dry with a paper towel after removing the membrane to ensure the spices stick well.
  • Press the spice mixture into the meat to help it adhere better during cooking.

Good to know

How long do I cook the ribs in the slow cooker?
Cook the ribs on low for 8 hours.
What type of ribs can I use for this recipe?
You can use either spare ribs or baby back ribs.

No life story here — the video and the recipe are the whole point. All credit to Cooking With Claudia: watch the original on YouTube.

The recipe

Serves Time 8 hours

Ingredients

Steps

  1. 1

    Cut the ribs into two equal halves to fit in the slow cooker.

  2. 2

    Remove the thick membrane from the ribs and pat them dry with a paper towel.

  3. 3

    In a bowl, combine brown sugar, chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, salt, and black pepper.

  4. 4

    Mix the spices together and season both sides of the ribs, pressing the spices into the meat.

  5. 5

    Place one half of the ribs into the slow cooker and pour half of the barbecue sauce over them, spreading it evenly.

  6. 6

    Place the other half of the ribs on top and pour the remaining barbecue sauce over them.

  7. 7

    Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on low for 8 hours.

Credit where it’s due: this recipe was transcribed from Cooking With Claudia’s original video on YouTube. Follow them there — it’s their dish.

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