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Slow Cooker Ribs

Slow Cooker Ribs

Slow Cooker Ribs could not be any simpler to make, and the results will knock your socks clear off!

Ingredients

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  • 34 pounds pork ribs
  • 1 bottle of your favorite barbecue sauce
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon light brown sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  2. Season the ribs generously on both sides with salt and pepper. Rub garlic powder, onion powder and brown sugar onto both sides of the ribs.
  3. Line a large baking sheet with tinfoil or parchment paper. Bake the ribs on prepared pan for 15 minutes.
  4. Flip the ribs to the other side and bake for another 15 minutes.
  5. Layer ribs in your slow cooker.
  6. Smother them in barbecue sauce, reserving some sauce for serving later.
  7. Cover and cook on HIGH for 3- 3.5 hours, or LOW for 6 – 7 hours. Serve warm with extra barbecue sauce.

Notes

To store leftover Slow Cooker Ribs, you should first let them cool to room temperature. Once cooled, wrap the ribs tightly in aluminum foil or plastic wrap to prevent air from getting in. Then, place the wrapped ribs in an airtight container or a resealable plastic bag and store them in the refrigerator.

Cooked ribs can generally be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. If you need to store them for a longer period, you can freeze them. To freeze the ribs, wrap them in aluminum foil and place them in a resealable freezer bag. The ribs will maintain their quality for up to 2-3 months in the freezer.

When you’re ready to reheat the ribs, simply unwrap them and place them in a baking dish. Cover the dish with foil and heat in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 20-30 minutes, or until they’re heated through. You can also reheat the ribs in a microwave or on a grill, but the oven method is usually the best for achieving that fall-off-the-bone tenderness.