Easy Slow Cooker Pork Ribs: Authentic Southern Flavors

Choose a rack of pork ribs, either baby back or St. Louis style.

In a bowl, combine brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, black pepper, salt, and cayenne pepper to create a dry rub.

Optionally, remove the membrane from the back of the ribs for extra tenderness.

Rub the spice mixture all over the ribs, ensuring to get it in between the cracks and on all sides.

Stand the ribs up in the slow cooker with the meat side facing out.

In a cup, mix apple cider vinegar and Worcestershire sauce, then pour it over the ribs in the slow cooker.

Set the slow cooker to low for 6 to 8 hours and let it cook.

After cooking, carefully take the ribs out and place them on a foil-lined baking sheet.

Preheat the oven broiler to high.

Brush your favorite barbecue sauce all over the ribs, coating them thoroughly.

Place the baking sheet under the broiler for 5 to 7 minutes until the sauce gets bubbly and caramelized.

Let the ribs rest for a minute before slicing between the bones and serving.

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