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Baby Back Ribs

SUBMITTED BY: Taste of Home Test Kitchen 

"Slow-cook the ribs during the day and they will be ready to finish on the grill when you get home."
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 28 times with an average star rating of 4.7
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PREP TIME  5 Min
COOK TIME  6 Hrs 15 Min
READY IN  6 Hrs 20 Min

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INGREDIENTS

  • 2 1/2 pounds pork baby back ribs, cut into serving size pieces
  • 5 cups water
  • 1 medium onion, sliced
  • 2 celery ribs, cut in half
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic, divided
  • 1 teaspoon whole peppercorns
  • 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
  • 1/4 cup plum sauce
  • 1 dash hot pepper sauce

DIRECTIONS

  1. Place the ribs in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Add the water, onion, celery, 1 teaspoon garlic and peppercorns. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or until meat is tender.
  2. In a small saucepan, combine the barbecue sauce, plum sauce, hot pepper sauce and remaining garlic. Cook and stir over medium heat for 5 minutes or until heated through. Remove ribs. Discard cooking juices and vegetables.
  3. Coat grill rack with nonstick cooking spray before starting the grill. Brush ribs with sauce. Grill, uncovered, over medium-low heat for 8-10 minutes or until browned, turning occasionally and brushing with remaining sauce.

FOOTNOTE

  • Nutritional Analysis: 1 serving equals 555 calories, 39 g fat (14 g saturated fat), 153 mg cholesterol, 500 mg sodium, 15 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 33 g protein.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.71 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 29, 2008 by Jessica 
These ribs are the best with a few simple changes. 1) Don't cook the ribs for the full 6... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.71 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 9, 2007 by Judi 
As I started to make this all I heard my husband say is this isn't going to be good, now all I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.71 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 9, 2008 by MHBMHB 
Absolutely awesome for ease and taste. I followed the recipe but instead of grilling, I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.71 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 7, 2008 by foodlover 
I used this recipe but changed a few things. The ribs come fall-off-the-bone delicious. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.71 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 1, 2007 by Karen_O 
Amazing ribs! These end up being so tender that they will fall right off the bone. My... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.71 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 6, 2008 by Hot Chilli 
Nice, tender ribs and very easy to make but not quite enough flavour for me. Prefer a stronger... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.71 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 7, 2009 by bekie 
These were the best ribs I have had. We followed advice from others and shortened the cooking... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.71 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 14, 2008 by Ron T. 
Wrong recipe... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.71 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 6, 2008 by Norm 
Outstanding ribs!!!!! Meat falls right off the bone. Don't change a thing!!!! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.71 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 1, 2007 by mmmhjd 
My husband loves ribs and because the sauce here really compliments the flavorful meat, this... MORE

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