Baby Back Ribs Recipe
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Baby Back Ribs

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."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.7 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (58)

Prep Time:
5 Min
Cook Time:
6 Hrs 15 Min
Ready In:
6 Hrs 20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

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.

Footnotes

  • 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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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 9, 2008 by MHBMHB   view full review
Absolutely awesome for ease and taste. I followed the recipe but instead of grilling, I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 29, 2008 by Jessica Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
These ribs are the best with a few simple changes. 1) Don't cook the ribs for the full 6...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 9, 2007 by Judi   view full review
As I started to make this all I heard my husband say is this isn't going to be good, now all I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 18, 2009 by minimartha   view full review
I've cooked my ribs this way for years. The only thing I do different is that I use either...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 7, 2008 by foodlover   view full review
I used this recipe but changed a few things. The ribs come fall-off-the-bone delicious. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 28, 2010 by dancingjade Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Wow! These were fall-off-the bone delicious! Since I don't have a grill, I followed others...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 13, 2009 by kat   view full review
awesome fall off the bone recipe! didn't put on grill after slow cooking, but put barbeque...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 1, 2007 by Karen_O   view full review
Amazing ribs! These end up being so tender that they will fall right off the bone. My...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 24, 2009 by JQDex   view full review
I tried this recipe for Father's day. I knew it was going to be difficult to win over the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 1, 2007 by mmmhjd   view full review
My husband loves ribs and because the sauce here really compliments the flavorful meat, this...

 

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