Baby Back Ribs

Name: Baby Back Ribs
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 6 h 15 min
Total time: 6 h 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
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

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

Yield 4 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

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

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

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.
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.
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.

Nutrition Facts

2 pieces: 555 calories, 39g fat (14g saturated fat), 153mg cholesterol, 500mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 1g fiber), 33g protein.

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

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