Description
Juicy slow cooker barbequed beef ribs deliver mouthwatering Southern comfort straight to your dinner table. Tender meat falls off the bone, glazed with smoky-sweet sauce that promises a delicious home-cooked meal for hungry families.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 3.4 kilograms (7.5 pounds) beef back ribs, trimmed of excess fat
Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder (optional for heat)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Liquid Ingredients:
- 1 cup barbecue sauce (your favorite brand or homemade)
- 1/4 cup beef broth
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Craft a robust spice blend by combining salt, pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and chili powder. Thoroughly massage this aromatic mixture into the beef ribs, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Strategically position the seasoned ribs vertically inside the slow cooker, allowing the meatiest portions to face outward, promoting uniform heat distribution and optimal cooking.
- Create a harmonious sauce by whisking together barbecue sauce, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, apple cider vinegar, and brown sugar until smoothly integrated and well-blended.
- Cascade the prepared sauce evenly over the ribs, guaranteeing each piece receives comprehensive flavor infusion.
- Secure the slow cooker lid and initiate the cooking process. For tender, succulent ribs, select low temperature for 7–8 hours or high temperature for 4–5 hours, monitoring until meat becomes delightfully tender and nearly separating from the bone.
- For enhanced caramelization, transfer ribs to a foil-lined baking sheet. Activate the oven’s broiler and generously brush additional barbecue sauce onto the meat’s surface.
- Broil the ribs for 3–5 minutes, watching carefully to achieve a glossy, slightly charred exterior without burning.
- Present the ribs immediately, garnishing with fresh parsley. Complement the dish with classic southern accompaniments like tangy coleslaw or warm cornbread.
Notes
- Arrange ribs vertically in the slow cooker to maximize meat exposure and ensure even heat distribution for perfectly tender results.
- Customize spice blend by adjusting ratios or adding smoked chipotle powder for extra depth and subtle heat that elevates the BBQ flavor profile.
- Opt for low-sodium barbecue sauce to control salt content, making the dish more heart-friendly without compromising rich, robust taste.
- Transform recipe for dietary needs by substituting beef ribs with portobello mushrooms or plant-based ribs for a vegetarian-friendly alternative that maintains similar texture and smoky essence.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours (Slow Cooker)
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg