Mains
Slow Cooker Idaho Apple BBQ Ribs
Jenn Bare's slow-cooker mains. About 4-5 hours on LOW in the crock, serves 4.
Written byJenn Bare
Method
Step by step
- 01
Remove silverskin from ribs with a knife.
- 02
Cut ribs into 4 equal pieces.
- 03
Rub both sides of ribs generously with Sweet/Spicy Rib Rub mixture.
- 04
Broil ribs until nicely carmelized.
- 05
Mix BBQ sauces & honey together, set aside.
- 06
Place sliced apples & diced onion in the bottom of the slow cooker.
- 07
Add cider & liqueur.
- 08
Place one portion of ribs, pour some sauce, repeat until all 4 portions are in the slow cooker & covered with sauce.
- 09
Cover & Crock on low for 4-5 hours or until the meat starts falling off the bone. (Try not to remove the lid until the ribs are nearly done – “if you’re lookin’, you’re not cookin’. “)
- 10
Enjoy with a nice cold hard cider and a big hunk of cornbread.
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Originally published on getcrocked.com.
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Jenn Bare
Founder of GetCrocked and lifelong slow-cooker devotee. Jenn writes every recipe here with one goal: get families back around the table without the weeknight scramble.
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