2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 pounds pork baby back ribs
1/2 cup water
1 cup barbecue sauce
1. In a small bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients. Cut ribs into serving-size pieces; rub with seasoning mixture. Place water in a 6-qt. slow cooker; add ribs. Cook, covered, on low until meat is tender, 5-6 hours.
2. Preheat broiler. Transfer ribs, bone side down, to a foil-lined 15x10x1-in. baking pan; brush with sauce. Broil 4 to 5 inches. from heat until browned, 2-3 minutes. If desired, serve with additional sauce.
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 minutes Cook: 5 hours
YIELD: 6 servings
These smoky slow-cooker baby back ribs are so tender they fall off the bone. The sweet and savory spice blend makes your house smell like a dream.
Nutrition Facts
1 serving: 382 calories, 21g fat (8g saturated fat), 81mg cholesterol, 952mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 1g fiber), 23g protein.