Baby Back Ribs

Total Time
Prep: 5 min. Cook: 6-1/4 hours

Updated on Sep. 03, 2024

Slow-cook the ribs during the day and they will be ready to finish on the grill when you get home. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Test Kitchen Approved

Baby Back Ribs

Yield: 4 servings
Prep: 5 min
Cook: 6 hours 15 min

Ingredients

  • 2-1/2 pounds pork baby back ribs, cut into 8 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
  • 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. Brush ribs with sauce. Grill, covered, on an oiled rack over medium-low heat for 8-10 minutes or until browned, turning and basting occasionally with remaining sauce.
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