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Amazing Ribs

Amazing Ribs deliver tender, fall-apart baby backs layered with smoky char and a rich barbecue-porter glaze. A quick parboil tenderizes, a fiery grill sear adds caramelized edges, and a slow-cooker bath infuses deep, malty sweetness. Ideal for backyard cookouts or game day when you want saucy, crowd-pleasing ribs with big flavor.

  • Prep30 mins
  • Cook4 hrs 40 mins
  • Serves12
  • DifficultyMedium
Amazing Ribs
  1. 1

    Cut the ribs into 2- or 3-bone pieces. Bring a large pot of water to a boil; season it with a pinch each of salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Add the ribs and boil for 20 minutes. Drain, then let them rest for about 30 minutes.

  2. 2

    Meanwhile, preheat an outdoor grill to high heat and lightly oil the grate.

  3. 3

    Lightly coat the ribs with barbecue sauce. Grill on the preheated grate until they have a nice grilled appearance, 5 to 10 minutes per side. Move the ribs to a slow cooker.

  4. 4

    Pour the remaining barbecue sauce and 1 bottle of beer over the ribs; it should cover at least half of them. Cover the slow cooker. Cook on High until the meat is falling off the bone, about 3 hours, checking every hour or so; add more beer if needed to thin the sauce, stirring to keep the ribs on top in the sauce.