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Slow Cooker BBQ Ribs – Sweet, Tender & Set-It-&-Forget-It!

Slow Cooker BBQ Ribs – Sweet, Tender & Set-It-&-Forget-It!

Chloe
Tender, flavorful beef short ribs slow cooked to perfection with a sweet and smoky BBQ rub. This hands-off recipe delivers fall-off-the-bone goodness in just 7 hours.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 7 hours
Total Time 7 hours 15 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 420 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2-3 pounds beef short ribs
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions
 

  • Trim excess fat from ribs
  • Mix brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, and salt
  • Rub seasoning mixture onto ribs
  • Place ribs in slow cooker and pour BBQ sauce over them
  • Cover and cook on low for 7 hours
  • Remove ribs and let rest before serving

Notes

Choose well-marbled beef short ribs for optimal tenderness
Optional: Sear ribs in skillet first for deeper flavor
Use preferred BBQ sauce for personal taste
Yield scale with additional 2-3 pounds of beef if serving larger groups