Dinner for 7

Crockpot Barbecue Ribs

Name: Crockpot Barbecue Ribs
Total time: 315 min
Yield: 7 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 lb baby back pork ribs; 1 1/2 tbsp paprika; 1 1/2 tbsp packed brown sugar; 2 tsp salt; 2 tsp chili powder; 2 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp ground chipotle pepper; 1 tsp black pepper; 1 tsp onion powder; 1/2 tsp dried thyme; 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional); 2 cups ketchup; 1/2 cup molasses; 1/2 cup brown sugar; 1/4 cup seedless blackberry preserves; 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar; 1 tbsp reserved spice rub from above; 1 tbsp liquid smoke (optional)

Pork ribs cook slowly with a spiced rub, then finish on the grill with a sweet, tangy barbecue sauce.

Typical price

$12.70for 4 servings

$3.17 per serving$12.70 for 4

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315 minstart to table
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7servings as written
$$typical cost tier

American Dairy-free High-protein Budget Family Dinners Slow cooker Grill Summer grilling Summer

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
Pork ribs$3.99/lb typical	4 lb	$15.96Typical price
Canned chiles and chipotles in adobo$0.35/oz typical	a little	$0.06Typical price
Berries$0.40/oz typical	1.25 oz	$0.50Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$22.22

Pantry staples you likely have

Dried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Syrups, molasses, powdered sugarSalt and pepperDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsMustard, mayo, ketchupVinegarRelish, dressings, steak sauce

Not included in the cost.

Ingredients

4 lb baby back pork ribs
1 1/2 tbsp paprika
1 1/2 tbsp packed brown sugar
2 tsp salt
2 tsp chili powder
2 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp ground chipotle pepper
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
2 cups ketchup
1/2 cup molasses
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup seedless blackberry preserves
1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp reserved spice rub from above
1 tbsp liquid smoke (optional)

Steps

Mix the paprika, brown sugar, salt, chili powder, garlic powder, chipotle, pepper, onion powder, thyme, and cayenne.
Coat the ribs with the spice mixture and reserve 1 tablespoon for the sauce.
Stir the ketchup, molasses, brown sugar, preserves, vinegar, reserved rub, and liquid smoke in a bowl.
Place the ribs in a slow cooker, cover them with half the sauce, and cook on low for 4 hours 45 minutes.
Heat a grill to medium-high, brush the ribs with the remaining sauce, and grill for 10 minutes, turning once.
Cook until the ribs are tender and the thickest meat reaches at least 145 F.

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