Slow-Cooked BBQ Pork Ribs

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Slow-Cooked BBQ Pork Ribs

Indulge in tender, flavorful slow-cooked BBQ pork ribs that melt in your mouth! With just a few ingredients and hours of cooking, you'll savor the smoky goodness.

3796 kcal /serving 4 hours on high or 8 hours on low Serves 2 Medium American

Ingredients

  • {'group': 'Main', 'item': '2 racks of pork ribs'}
  • {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '2 tbsp cider vinegar'}
  • {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '150g smoky barbecue sauce'}
  • {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce'}
  • {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '100ml chicken stock'}
  • {'group': 'Spice Rub', 'item': '2 tsp smoked paprika'}
  • {'group': 'Spice Rub', 'item': '1 tbsp light brown soft sugar'}
  • {'group': 'Spice Rub', 'item': '1 tsp salt'}
  • {'group': 'Spice Rub', 'item': '1 tsp dried mixed herbs'}
  • {'group': 'Spice Rub', 'item': '1 tsp garlic granules'}
  • {'group': 'Spice Rub', 'item': '1 tsp onion powder'}
  • {'group': 'Spice Rub', 'item': '1/2 tsp hot chilli powder'}

Preparation

  1. Combine all spice rub ingredients in a small bowl.
  2. Massage the rub into both sides of the pork ribs.
  3. If necessary, cut ribs to fit into the slow cooker.
  4. Cover and marinate in the fridge for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.

Cooking

  1. Mix cider vinegar, barbecue sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and chicken stock in a jug.
  2. Place ribs in the slow cooker and pour the sauce mixture over them, ensuring they are well coated.
  3. Cook on high for 4 hours or on low for 8 hours until the meat is tender and falling off the bone.
  4. Preheat the oven to 200°C (180°C (350°F (175°C)) fan).
  5. Transfer ribs to an ovenproof tray, brush with juices from the slow cooker, and bake for 10-15 minutes until they develop a sticky glaze.

Plating & Serving

Serve the ribs hot, accompanied by roasted sweet potatoes and a simple slaw for a complete meal.

Notes

For the roasted sweet potatoes, peel and cube them, toss with oil, salt, pepper, and cumin seeds, then roast at 200°C (400°F (200°C)) for 35-40 minutes. For the slaw, mix thinly sliced red cabbage, grated carrot, and sliced red onion with mayonnaise.

Suggested Sides

roasted sweet potatoes easy slaw

Nutrition per Serving

3796 Calories
203.6g Protein 174% DV
45.4g Carbs 15% DV
305.0g Fat 391% DV
2.1g Fiber 6% DV
34.1g Sugars
3304mg Sodium 220% DV
1039mg Cholesterol 296% DV
Diet Type Low Carb
Health Labels Sugar Conscious Keto Friendly Dairy Free Egg Free Milk Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Shellfish Free Crustacean Free Celery Free Mustard Free Sesame Free Lupine Free Mollusk Free Alcohol Free No Oil Added
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* Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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Recipe Details
Equipment Slow Cooker, Oven
Category Dinner
Meal Type Dinner
Tags pork, American, slow-cook