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Crockpot Barbecue Baby Back Ribs

Crockpot Barbecue Baby Back Ribs turn meltingly tender as they simmer in a tangy-sweet sauce with a gentle kick of heat. The ketchup-chili sauce base, brown sugar, and vinegar balance smoky depth and bright acidity, making each bite rich and satisfying. Serve these ribs for a relaxed weekend dinner or game day when you want generous, fall-off-the-bone flavor without hovering over the grill.

  • Prep10 mins
  • Cook6 hrs 30 mins
  • Serves8
  • DifficultyEasy
Crockpot Barbecue Baby Back Ribs
  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

  2. 2

    Season the ribs with salt and black pepper; set them in a shallow baking pan. Brown in the preheated oven for 15 minutes; flip. Brown for another 15 minutes; drain the fat. Move the ribs to a slow cooker.

  3. 3

    Mix the ketchup, chili sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, oregano, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, salt, and black pepper in a medium bowl. Pour the sauce over the ribs; flip to coat.

  4. 4

    Cover the slow cooker. Cook on Low until the ribs are tender, 6 to 8 hours.