Slow Cooker Barbequed Beef Ribs

🥩 Slow Cooker Barbequed Beef Ribs

Ingredients

• 3–4 lbs beef short ribs (bone-in)

• Salt & black pepper

• 1 tsp smoked paprika (optional)

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• 1 tsp onion powder

• 1 cup BBQ sauce (your favorite)

• ½ cup beef broth or water

• Optional: 1–2 tbsp brown sugar, chili powder, or hot sauce for extra kick

Instructions

1. Season the ribs

   • Pat ribs dry.

   • Rub with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.

2. Sear for extra flavor (optional but recommended)

   • Heat a skillet with a little oil.

   • Sear ribs 2–3 minutes per side until browned.

3. Load the slow cooker

   • Place ribs in the slow cooker.

   • Pour BBQ sauce and broth over the ribs.

   • If you like sweeter ribs, sprinkle a little brown sugar on top.

4. Cook low & slow

   • LOW: 6–8 hours

   • HIGH: 4–5 hours

   • Ribs are done when meat is tender and pulls away from the bone easily.

5. Optional finishing step

   • Preheat oven broiler to high.

   • Remove ribs from slow cooker, place on baking sheet, brush with extra BBQ sauce.

   • Broil 3–5 minutes for a sticky, caramelized glaze.

Tips for Maximum Flavor

• Don’t skip searing if you can—it deepens flavor.

• If sauce is too thin, reduce in a saucepan after slow cooking.

• Serve with classic sides: coleslaw, cornbread, baked beans, or roasted veggies.

If you want, I can also give a spicy-cajun version, Asian-style BBQ ribs, or a 3-ingredient minimal-prep version that’s still insanely tender.