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Hands-Free Ribs

Time: 4 hours 20 minutes

Yield: 6 servings

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What is it about Hands-Free Ribs that makes it "hands-free"? You're gonna love this. Rather than withering away over a hot grill in the sweltering sun, you'll be sitting in the air-conditioning with your feet up, while the juiciest, tastiest, yummiest ribs soak and tenderize in your slow cooker. No sweat, no tears, just some ding-dang good ribs. So, the next time you're craving ribs and have some time to waste, Hands-Free Ribs are the way to go!


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Ingredients

  • For the rub:
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • For the ribs:
  • 2 (3-4-pound) racks baby back ribs
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, sliced
  • 1/2 cup water
  • For the sauce:
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 1/2 cup chili sauce
  • 1/2 cup barbeque sauce, of your choice

Directions

Step 1 -In a small mixing bowl, add the paprika, the brown sugar, the garlic powder, the onion powder, the black pepper, the lemon pepper, and the salt and mix until it is well-combined.

Step 2 -Remove and discard the silver membrane from the back of the ribs.

Step 3 -Rub the ribs all over with the spice mixture.

Step 4 -Place the chopped onion, the sliced garlic, the water, and the seasoned ribs in a slow cooker and cook until they are fork-tender, on high heat for 4 hours or on low heat for 8 hours.

Step 5 -Preheat the broiler.

Step 6 -In a small mixing bowl, add the ketchup, the chili sauce, and the barbecue sauce and mix until it is well-combined.

Step 7 -Brush the cooked ribs with the sauce mixture and place them on a baking sheet.

Step 8 -Broil the ribs until they are charred, about 3-5 minutes.

Step 9 -Serve.

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