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Savory Slow Cooker Chipotle Baby Back Ribs Recipe Easy Smoky BBQ Sauce

  • Author: Lena
  • Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes to 7 hours 15 minutes (low) or 3 hours 15 minutes to 4 hours 15 minutes (high)
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

Tender baby back ribs slow cooked with a smoky chipotle BBQ sauce that balances spicy warmth and deep savory richness. Perfect for easy weeknight dinners or impressive gatherings.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 racks baby back ribs (about 3–4 pounds / 1.4–1.8 kg), trimmed of excess fat and membrane removed
  • 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup (50 grams) brown sugar, packed
  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) water

Instructions

  1. Prepare the ribs by removing the silver skin membrane on the back and trimming any excess fat.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine chipotle peppers, brown sugar, tomato paste, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, honey, salt, black pepper, and water. Whisk until smooth.
  3. Place ribs in the slow cooker, stacking if needed, and pour the BBQ sauce over them, coating evenly.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until ribs are tender and meat pulls away from the bone.
  5. Optional: Preheat oven broiler. Transfer ribs to a foil-lined baking sheet, brush with additional sauce, and broil for 3-5 minutes until edges crisp.
  6. Let ribs rest for 5 minutes before cutting between the bones and serving.

Notes

Remove the silver skin membrane for tender ribs. Avoid overcrowding ribs in the slow cooker for even cooking. Broiling at the end adds a caramelized crust. Save some sauce before cooking for brushing after broiling. Leftover sauce is great over rice or veggies. For gluten-free, verify tomato paste and spices. If no slow cooker, bake wrapped in foil at 275°F for 2.5-3 hours then broil.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6-7 hours (low) or 3-4 hours (high)
  • Category: Main Course
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: About 1/4 rack per s
  • Calories: 450
  • Fat: 25
  • Carbohydrates: 8
  • Protein: 35

Keywords: slow cooker ribs, chipotle ribs, baby back ribs, smoky BBQ sauce, easy ribs recipe, slow cooked ribs, barbecue ribs

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