Sassy BBQ Ribs Recipe

Name: Sassy BBQ Ribs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cups Light Brown Sugar; 2 teaspoons Kosher Salt; 2 teaspoons Onion Powder; 2 teaspoons Garlic Powder; 1 teaspoon To 2 Teaspoons Black Pepper; 1 teaspoon To 2 Teaspoons Ground Red Pepper; 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce; 1 rack Pork Ribs; 24 ounces, fluid (large Can) Pineapple Juice (you Won't Need It All); 8 ounces, weight (small Bottle) Liquid Smoke (you Won't Need It All); 1 bottle (16 Oz) Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ Sauce (you May Not Need It All Depending On Your Preference)

Servings: persons

3/4 cups Light Brown Sugar
2 teaspoons Kosher Salt
2 teaspoons Onion Powder
2 teaspoons Garlic Powder
1 teaspoon To 2 Teaspoons Black Pepper
1 teaspoon To 2 Teaspoons Ground Red Pepper
1 Tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
1 rack Pork Ribs
24 ounces, fluid (large Can) Pineapple Juice (you Won't Need It All)
8 ounces, weight (small Bottle) Liquid Smoke (you Won't Need It All)
1 bottle (16 Oz) Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ Sauce (you May Not Need It All Depending On Your Preference)

1
Put brown sugar, kosher salt, onion powder, garlic powder, and both peppers in a bowl, mix well.
2
Add worcestershire sauce and mix again.
3
Rub all over and into ribs.
4
Place ribs into crockpot.
5
Pour pineapple juice into the crockpot (not directly onto ribs but around the sides of the crock) use just enough until juice covers ribs.
6
(If you run out of juice before ribs are completely covered its OK).
7
Pour in liquid smoke just enough until the pineapple juice turns a light brownish color.
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(Do this a little bit at a time.
9
Remember, you can always add more, but you cant take it out).
10
Cover and cook on low 6-8 hours.
11
When meat is done, remove from crockpot and discard juices.
12
Return ribs to slow cooker and pour a liberal amount of Sweet Baby Rays BBQ Sauce over top.
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Set crockpot on warm until ready to serve.
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**You can use any kind of ribsit just so happened that the ones I had were of the pork persuasion.
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***You may use any type of BBQ sauce that suits your taste buds.
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****If you cant handle the spice, you will want to use only 1 teaspoon (or perhaps less) of each of the peppers.
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Since I am usually doing multiples of the recipe I might use 3 teaspoons of each for 2 racks.
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Thats just because my dad cant HANDLE the spice.
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The rest of us like it!

311

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cups Light Brown Sugar, 2 teaspoons Kosher Salt, 2 teaspoons Onion Powder, 2 teaspoons Garlic Powder, and more.

Yes, Sassy BBQ 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.

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Sassy BBQ Ribs

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Variations & substitutions

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