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Tender Brown Sugar Honey Glazed BBQ Ribs Recipe

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This recipe delivers tender, flavorful ribs with a sticky brown sugar and honey glaze, slow-cooked to perfection in a slow cooker for an effortless and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

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  • 2 to 3 pounds baby back ribs or spare ribs
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed (dark preferred)
  • 1/4 cup honey (raw or wildflower recommended)
  • 1/2 cup BBQ sauce (store-bought or homemade)
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
  • 1/4 cup water

Instructions

  1. Remove the silver skin membrane from the back of the ribs using a sharp knife (about 5 minutes).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine brown sugar, honey, BBQ sauce, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, salt, and water. Stir until smooth and well blended.
  3. Brush or spoon about half of the glaze all over the ribs, covering both sides. Reserve the rest for later.
  4. Place the ribs in the slow cooker, meaty side facing up. Pour any remaining glaze evenly over the ribs.
  5. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours, or until ribs are tender and meat pulls away easily from the bone. Alternatively, cook on high for 3 to 4 hours.
  6. Optional: Transfer ribs to a foil-lined baking sheet, brush with extra glaze, and broil for 3-5 minutes to caramelize the glaze, watching closely to avoid burning.
  7. Let ribs rest for 5 minutes before slicing between the bones and serving.

Notes

Removing the membrane from the ribs is essential for flavor absorption and tenderness. Broiling at the end is optional but recommended for a caramelized crust. Add water during cooking if glaze thickens too much. Use gluten-free BBQ sauce for gluten-free diet. Variations include adding cayenne for spice or swapping honey with maple syrup.

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