I cooked a big ole batch of baby back ribs in my slow cooker the other day. The recipe I used made for smoky barbecue-inspired ribs that came out tender and flavorful. These slow cooker roadhouse ribs are a tad bit different, but still tender and delicious. They’re packed with flavor, inside and out. There’s nothing worse than a rib whose flavor is only ‘skin deep’. You know the kind. Covered in sauce. You take one bite and as soon as you’re past the sauce … nothing. Nada. As boring as a cup of warm water. Not these ribs.
A Different Kind Of Rib
Now, sure, I’d prefer a rack of ribs off my smoker or grill, but sometimes that’s just not an option. And honestly, I can devour a rack of slow cooker roadhouse ribs just as quickly as one that has been smoked for 6 hours. They’re different. I don’t think they compete with each other. They’re different ways of cooking ribs, each with its own merits.
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Get Saucy
I prefer a spicy BBQ sauce on these roadhouse ribs. Well, usually. Sometimes I go the sweet route instead. But whatever sauce I use, be it sweet or heat, I think one with a little smokiness to it is a must. That hint of cooked-outdoors makes you think you just pulled the ribs off your grill or smoker. Sure, we all know the truth is different.
The Broiler Thingy
It’s good to get a bit of a char and color on your ribs before serving them. I like to transfer to them to a baking sheet pan lined with foil and put them under the broiler for a few minutes. I put them meat-side up. I don’t flip them. I figure one side is enough. And I don’t use parchment paper, because that’s not a good thing to do under a broiler. Parchment paper and high heat do not like each other.
Also try my slow cooker rib tips.
Slow Cooker Roadhouse Ribs
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 rack ribs baby back or St. Louis-style spareribs, membrane removed, cut into 3-4 bone sections if necessary to fit into your slow cooker
- 2 cans beer any style you like
- 1 small onion skinned, cut into quarters
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- your favorite BBQ sauce
Instructions
- Add all ingredients except for the BBQ sauce to your slow cooker.
- Cook on low 6-8 hours or high 4-6 hours or until the meat has pulled back 1" from the bone. Stir every hour or so.
- The ribs will be falling apart, so remove them carefully to a foil-lined baking sheet.
- Brush the ribs on all sides with the BBQ sauce.
- Place under an oven broiler on high for 5 or so minutes until the sauce is set and the ribs start to get a little char along the edges. Flip the ribs once.
- Serve immediately, cutting into single bone servings if desired.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional values are approximate.
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