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Slow Cooker Barbecued Baby Back Ribs With Citrus Barbecue Sauce

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Barbecued Baby Back Ribs With Citrus Barbecue Sauce - CDKitchen.com

serves/makes:
  
ready in:
  over 5 hrs

ingredients

4 racks baby back ribs (about 2 pounds each)
5 teaspoons brown sugar
4 teaspoons sweet paprika
3 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
1/2 cup fresh lime juice

Citrus Barbecue Sauce

2 cups ketchup
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon grated lime zest
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
3 tablespoons fresh orange juice
3 tablespoons molasses
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon liquid smoke
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

directions

Ribs: Place the ribs on baking sheets.

Combine the brown sugar, paprika, salt, garlic powder and black pepper in a bowl. Sprinkle 2/3 of the rub over the ribs and rub it into the meat with your fingertips.

Refrigerate the ribs for 4-8 hours.

Place ribs in slow cooker and cover with lime and orange juice. Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours until tender. (Ribs can be refrigerated for up to 2 days at this point)

Remove from slow cooker and lightly brush the ribs with the Barbecue Sauce. Save the remainder of the sauce for serving.

Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Grill ribs until heated through and slightly charred, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer rib racks to cutting board. Cut racks between bones into individual ribs. Arrange on platter and serve, passing remaining sauce separately.

Citrus Barbecue Sauce: Combine the ingredients in a saucepan and whisk to mix. Gradually bring the sauce to a simmer over moderate heat and simmer until thick and flavorful, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a bowl or clean jars and let cool to room temperature. Refrigerate until serving.

added by

Pamela Chester, CDKitchen Staff
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crock pot notes

Crock pots/slow cookers all heat differently. There is no standard among manufacturers. Cooking times are suggested guidelines based on our testing. Please adjust cooking times and temps to work with your brand and model of slow cooker.


nutrition data

945 calories, 67 grams fat, 39 grams carbohydrates, 47 grams protein per serving.
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