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Slow Cooker Barbecued Ribs

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  • Prep 15 min
  • Total 10 hr 15 min
  • Servings 4
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These ribs are a great main dish for when friends come over to watch the game.
Created Jun 5, 2013
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Ingredients

  • 3 1/2 lb (1.75 kg) pork loin back ribs
  • 1/4 cup (50 mL) packed brown sugar
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) salt
  • 1/2 tsp (2 mL) pepper
  • 3 tbsp (45 mL) liquid smoke
  • 2 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1 medium onion, sliced
  • 1/2 cup (125 mL) cola
  • 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) barbecue sauce

Steps

  • 1
    Spray inside of 4- to 5-quart slow cooker with cooking spray.
  • 2
    Remove inner skin from ribs. Mix brown sugar, salt, pepper, liquid smoke and garlic; rub mixture into ribs. Cut ribs into 4-inch pieces. Layers ribs and onion in slow cooker. Pour cola over ribs.
  • 3
    Cover and cook on low heat setting 8 to 9 hours or until tender. Remove ribs from slow cooker. Drain and discard liquid.
  • 4
    Pour barbecue sauce into shallow bowl. Dip ribs into sauce. Place ribs in slow cooker. Pour any remaining sauce over ribs. Cover and cook on low heat setting 1 hour.

Expert Tips

  • Tip 1
    Serve With: Ribs go great with deli coleslaw, biscuits and frosty mugs of beer.
  • Tip 2
    Success: Spraying the inside of the slow cooker with cooking spray makes cleanup a snap.
  • Tip 3
    Note: This recipe was tested in slow cookers with heating elements in the side and bottom of the cooker, not in cookers that stand only on a heated base. For slow cookers with just a heated base, follow the manufacturers directions for layering ingredients and choosing a temperature.

Nutrition Information

890 Calories, 60g Total Fat, 58g Protein, 32g Total Carbs

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 4 servings
Calories
890
Total Fat
60g
Saturated Fat
22g
Trans Fat
60g
Cholesterol
230mg
Sodium
1540mg
Total Carbs
32g
Dietary Fiber
2g
Protein
58g
% Daily Value*:
Exchanges:
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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