Crock-Pot Barbecue Ribs : how to make ribs in a slow cooker | I Heart Recipes

barbecue sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade barbecue sauce

💰Cheaper: ketchup + vinegar

Homemade options can reduce sugar and preservatives.

pork ribs

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken thighs are lower in fat; pork shoulder is more economical.

Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs.

Season the ribs with South African smoke seasoning by Trader Joe's or any preferred seasoning.

Roll the ribs up jelly roll style.

Place the rolled ribs into the crock pot.

Add root beer to the crock pot with the ribs.

Add water to the crock pot.

Add liquid smoke to the crock pot.

Cook the ribs in the crock pot on high for 4 hours.

After 4 hours, remove the ribs from the crock pot and brush barbecue sauce on them.

Place the ribs in the oven on broil for 3 minutes on one side.

Remove the ribs from the oven, add more barbecue sauce, and broil for another 3 minutes on the other side.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

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