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Classic Barbecue Ribs

SERVES
4
COOK TIME
7 Hr

Stop slavin' over the grill, and let your slow cooker do the work! Your gang will think you're a BBQ genius once they taste these flavor-packed, tender Classic Barbecue Ribs.

What You'll Need

  • 4 pound bone-in country-style pork ribs
  • 2 teaspoon salt, divided
  • 1 medium-sized onion, chopped
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 cup apple butter
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 1/2 cup lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon steak sauce
  • 1 teaspoon coarse ground pepper
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

What to Do

  1. Cut ribs apart, if necessary, and trim excess fat; sprinkle 1 teaspoon salt evenly over ribs.
     
  2. Stir together remaining 1 teaspoon salt, the onion, and remaining 9 ingredients until blended. Pour half of onion mixture into a 5-quart slow cooker. Place ribs in slow cooker, and pour remaining onion mixture over ribs.
     
  3. Cover and cook on HIGH setting 6 to 7 hours, or until ribs are tender.
     

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