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Slow Cooker Barbecue Ribs on a white plate, garnished with parsley and coated in rich barbecue sauce

Slow Cooker Barbecue Ribs

These Slow Cooker Barbecue Ribs are the ultimate time-saver, delivering fall-off-the-bone tenderness with minimal effort. This easy barbecue ribs recipe features a delicious homemade barbecue sauce for perfectly coated, juicy ribs.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 6 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 pounds beef short ribs
  • Salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 cups ketchup
  • 1 cup chili sauce
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 dash hot sauce

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Season the ribs generously with salt and black pepper. Lay them in a shallow baking pan in a single layer.
  3. Bake the ribs for 15 minutes. Flip them over, bake an additional 15 minutes, and drain off any rendered fat.
  4. Carefully transfer the ribs to your slow cooker. Arrange them so they fit snugly.
  5. In a bowl, mix together the ketchup, chili sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, oregano, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, plus a pinch of salt and black pepper. Stir until fully combined.
  6. Pour the sauce over the ribs, making sure every piece is coated. Use tongs to flip them if needed.
  7. Cover the slow cooker and cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours. The ribs are done when they’re tender and the meat easily pulls away from the bone.
  8. Serve hot, with plenty of napkins and some extra sauce for dipping.

Notes

Pro Tip: Make the sauce ahead of time and store it in the fridge—it’s great on wings, burgers, and even roasted veggies!