Perfect Baby Back Ribs Recipe

Name: Perfect Baby Back Ribs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1 teaspoon sweet paprika; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; Dash cayenne pepper (optional); 2 racks baby back ribs; 2 tablespoons white or cider vinegar; Nonstick spray, for spraying slow-cooker insert; 1/4 cup beer (any kind); 1 cup your favorite BBQ sauce (optional)

Servings: persons

2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Dash cayenne pepper (optional)
2 racks baby back ribs
2 tablespoons white or cider vinegar
Nonstick spray, for spraying slow-cooker insert
1/4 cup beer (any kind)
1 cup your favorite BBQ sauce (optional)

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Special equipment: a large slow cooker (at least 6 quarts)
2
For the dry rub: Place the salt, smoked and sweet paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, cumin, black pepper and cayenne (if using) in a small bowl and mix with a fork until well blended.
3
Sprinkle the ribs with the vinegar and rub into the flesh.
4
Rub the dry rub mixture all over the ribs.
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(This may be done the night before for extra flavor, and placed in the refrigerator.)
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Spray the insert of a large (at least 6 quarts) slow cooker with nonstick spray.
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Place the ribs in the insert, cutting the racks in half if needed to fit.
8
Pour the beer on the bottom of the insert.
9
Cover and cook on low until the meat is tender but still intact (about 9 hours).
10
When the ribs are almost cooked, prepare a grill for high heat.
11
Remove the cooked ribs from the slow cooker, blot any excessive (dripping) moisture and place them on the hot grill.
12
Cook until a nice char is formed, 10 to 15 minutes, coating them with BBQ sauce (if using) as they cook.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 teaspoons kosher salt, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon sweet paprika, 1 teaspoon onion powder, and more.

Yes, Perfect Baby Back Ribs falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Perfect Baby Back Ribs

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