Oven VS Crockpot BBQ Ribs
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Learn two incredibly easy indoor methods to cook delicious, fall-off-the-bone BBQ ribs using either an oven or a crockpot. Perfect for cold weather when you cannot get outside to grill!
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🍳 Cooking Flow
Prep and season both racks of ribs using binders (liquid smoke for oven, Worcestershire sauce for crockpot) and dry rubs. → Bake oven ribs at 275°F for 2 hours, and cook crockpot ribs on high for 2.5 hours with meat facing the ceramic wall. → Wrap the oven ribs in foil with butter, brown sugar, and root beer, then bake at 350°F for 1 hour. → Drain the rendered fat from the crockpot, pour BBQ sauce over the ribs, and cook on high for 1 more hour. → Brush both racks of ribs with BBQ sauce and broil them at 500°F for 5 minutes to caramelize the sauce.
Cooking Steps
Brief Cooking Order
Prep and season both racks of ribs using binders (liquid smoke for oven, Worcestershire sauce for crockpot) and dry rubs. → Bake oven ribs at 275°F for 2 hours, and cook crockpot ribs on high for 2.5 hours with meat facing the ceramic wall. → Wrap the oven ribs in foil with butter, brown sugar, and root beer, then bake at 350°F for 1 hour. → Drain the rendered fat from the crockpot, pour BBQ sauce over the ribs, and cook on high for 1 more hour. → Brush both racks of ribs with BBQ sauce and broil them at 500°F for 5 minutes to caramelize the sauce.
Introduction
Learn two incredibly easy indoor methods to cook delicious, fall-off-the-bone BBQ ribs using either an oven or a crockpot. Perfect for cold weather when you cannot get outside to grill!
Step 1
Trim any loose hanging fat or thin, uneven meat from both racks of ribs to ensure even cooking.
Step 2
For the baby back ribs (oven method), apply a few drops of liquid smoke as a binder, rub it in, and then coat generously with your favorite BBQ rub. Place them on a wire rack set inside a baking sheet and let rest for 15-20 minutes.
Step 3
Preheat your oven to 275°F (135°C). Place the baby back ribs in the oven and bake for 2 hours.
Step 4
For the St. Louis style ribs (crockpot method), use Worcestershire sauce as a binder, rub it in, and coat generously with BBQ rub. Let sit for 15 minutes.
Step 5
Preheat your crockpot on high. Stand the seasoned St. Louis ribs upright inside the crockpot, making sure the meat side is pressed against the outer ceramic wall. Cover and cook on high for 2.5 hours.
Ingredients List
Important Notes
Always place crockpot ribs with the meat side facing the outer ceramic wall to ensure the meat cooks properly from the direct heat.
Try to avoid opening the crockpot lid unnecessarily during cooking, as it lets out heat and can add up to 30 minutes to your cook time.
Make sure the foil wrap is tightly sealed with no punctures to prevent steam and root beer from escaping, which is key to tenderizing the oven ribs.
Keep a close eye on the ribs while broiling; the sugar in the BBQ sauce can burn very quickly under high heat.
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