SLOW COOKER RIBS RECIPE

pork ribs

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken thighs are lower in fat, while pork shoulder is usually less expensive.

barbecue sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade tomato sauce

💰Cheaper: ketchup

Homemade sauce can reduce sugar and preservatives.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Coconut sugar is less processed, while granulated sugar is often cheaper.

Prepare the slow cooker by greasing the insert lightly.

Rub the pork ribs with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, brown sugar, and salt until evenly coated.

Place the ribs in the slow cooker, standing them upright if possible.

Mix barbecue sauce, apple cider vinegar, mustard, and liquid smoke in a bowl until combined.

Pour the sauce mixture over the ribs, ensuring they are well covered.

Sprinkle red pepper flakes and add bay leaves on top of the ribs.

Cover the slow cooker and set it to low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.

Check for doneness; the ribs should be tender and pulling away from the bone.

Once cooked, carefully remove the ribs and place them on a baking sheet.

Brush additional barbecue sauce over the ribs if desired.

Broil the ribs in the oven for 5-7 minutes until caramelized and bubbly.

Let the ribs rest for a few minutes before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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