The Most Simple Slow Cooker Barbecue Ribs

barbecue sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade barbecue sauce

💰Cheaper: ketchup + vinegar + spices

Homemade sauce can reduce sugar and preservatives.

pork ribs

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken thighs are leaner, while pork shoulder is more affordable.

Prepare the ribs by removing the membrane from the back.

Mix together the garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and cayenne pepper in a bowl.

Rub the spice mixture evenly over both sides of the ribs.

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

Pour the barbecue sauce over the ribs in the slow cooker.

Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or until tender.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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