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Baked BBQ Ribs

Ingredients

2 – 2 1/2 lbs pork baby back ribs

Rub
2 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp paprika
1/8 tsp cayenne (up to 1/4 tsp, depending on preference)

1/2 cup BBQ Sauce of your choice (options: BBQ Sauce, Whole30 BBQ Sauce)


Directions

  • Combine dry rub ingredients and rub onto ribs.
  • Wrap in tinfoil and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 250F.
  • Line baking sheet with tinfoil.
  • Place ribs meat side down and bake for 3 1/2 hours. Add 30 min per pound past 2 1/2 lbs.
  • Remove tinfoil and drain liquid.
  • Brush BBQ sauce on both sides of the ribs and bake either for another 30 min at 250F, or for 5-10min at 400F (until top is slightly caramelized).

Modified from https://iowagirleats.com/2014/07/02/easy-baked-ribs/

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/

IP BBQ Ribs

Ingredients

3 lbs pork baby back ribs
1 cup water
1/2 cup apple cider

Rub
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp cayenne

1/2 cup BBQ Sauce of your choice (options: BBQ Sauce, Whole30 BBQ Sauce)


Directions

  • Combine dry rub ingredients and rub onto ribs.
  • Put trivet and the liquid into the IP.
  • Place ribs in the IP.
  • On IP, select Manual (high) for 20-25 minutes.
  • While ribs are cooking, make BBQ sauce.
  • Combine sauce ingredients in small saucepan on low heat for 20 minutes.
  • When ribs are finished, NPR for 10-15 minutes, then release the rest.
  • Put BBQ sauce on ribs and broil for 5 minutes.

Modified from https://iwashyoudry.com/instant-pot-baby-back-pork-ribs/

Slow Cooker Asian Ribs

Ingredients

3 lbs pork baby back ribs (cut into smaller pieces)
2/3 cups packed brown sugar
1/2 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/8 cup rice vinegar
1/8 cup sesame oil
1/8 cup fresh gingerroot, minced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1/8 cup cornstarch
1/8 cup cold water
Thinly sliced green onions
Sesame seeds


Directions

  • Place ribs in slow cooker.
  • Combine the brown sugar, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, garlic and red pepper flakes in a small bowl.
  • Pour sauce over the ribs.
  • Cook on low for 6-7 hours (or until meat is tender).
  • Take meat out.
  • Skim the fat from the sauce, then put in a small saucepan and bring to a boil.
  • Combine cornstarch and water until smooth, then gradually whisk into the saucepan.
  • Bring to a boil, then stir until thickened.
  • Add green onions and sesame seeds to the sauce.
  • Put everything back into the slow cooker.  Can turn on low for a few minutes if desired.

Modified from http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/asian-ribs