Barbecue Ribs (in the Slow Cooker)

Missy, here. I recently got a great deal on some ribs. And since I didn't have the time for baking and grilling them, I just pulled out the good ol' slow cooker.

These were country style bone-in ribs that were already cut apart. I rubbed on some dry rub.

Then I layered them in the cooker (lined with a slow cooker liner).

I cooked on high for an hour to heat up. Then turned down to low and cooked the rest of the day. About an hour before eating, I made the barbecue sauce.

This is the Neely's Sauce from The Food Network.

Ingredients

• 2 cups ketchup
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
• 5 tablespoons light brown sugar
• 5 tablespoons sugar
• 1/2 tablespoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1/2 tablespoon onion powder
• 1/2 tablespoon ground mustard
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

It called for simmering for over an hour. But I didn't see that until it was time to use it! So I simmered for about 15 minutes and then poured over my ribs. My sauce got to simmer along with the ribs. :)

They turned out good! I do have to complain just a little. For some reason, ribs tend to turn out dry in the slow cooker. Even drowned in juices and sauce. I think I need to rotate them more often so none stay out of the liquid for long.

Enjoy!