Crockpot Baby Back Ribs

Unbalanced

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Create your rub by mixing all of the dry ingredients in a bowl.

Step 2

Cover both sides of the ribs completely with the dry rub and then place bones down in a crock pot or slow cooker - you may have to adjust the amount depending upon the size of your rack of ribs.

Step 3

Use enough to cover the entire surface area.

Step 4

(Don't add the Dr. Pepper yet.)

Step 5

Place the lid on the slow cooker and turn the heat to high for 30 minutes.

Step 6

Turn the heat down to low, remove the lid and pour 1 bottle/can of Dr. Pepper over the ribs.

Step 7

Then squeeze enough Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ sauce to completely cover the rack of ribs - about 2/3 of the bottle.

Step 8

Replace the lid and cook on low for 6 1/2 hours.

Step 9

Turn oven broiler on high.

Step 10

Turn off slow cooker and unplug.

Step 11

Using tongs or a large slotted spoon, carefully remove ribs and place them on a foil-lined baking sheet.

Step 12

Discard juice from slow cooker.

Step 13

Coat/cover the ribs generously with the remaining Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ sauce.

Step 14

Place them under the broiler for about 3-5 minutes, or long enough to create a nice crisp outer layer and to help carmelize the sauce.

Step 15

Watch carefully not to char or burn!

Step 16

Remove the ribs from the oven.