Slow Cooker BBQ Ribs

Ingredients

2 1/2 -4 lbs pork baby back ribs (cut into smaller pieces)
1 onion, minced
1 pear, peeled and diced
2 ½ cups ketchup
1 tbsp chili powder
½ tbsp smoked paprika
2 tsp dried oregano
¼ cup honey or date paste
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
2 tsp coconut aminos
Sea salt
Freshly ground black pepper

Ketchup (Whisk together; makes approx 3 cups)
2 cans (12 oz) tomato paste
4 tbsp vinegar or lemon juice
1/2 tsp dry mustard
2/3 cup water
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp salt
2 pinch ground cloves
2 pinch ground allspice
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)


Directions

  • If you want to brown the ribs, season with salt and pepper, then put in oven at 400F for 10-12 min per side.
  • In a bowl, combine rest of ingredients, and season with salt and pepper.
  • Put ribs in slow cooker and pour sauce on top, ensuring all the meat is coated.
  • Cook on low for 7-8 hours.

Modified from https://paleoleap.com/slow-cooker-barbecue-ribs/

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