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Slow Cooker Beef Ribs

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Slow cooker beef ribs is simple & hearty recipe that can be served year round. With only 3 ingredients, this beef rib recipe is the ultimate set-it-and-forget-it way to enjoy fall-off-the-bone beef ribs with —no grill or smoker required.  Instructions to make this easy beef back ribs recipe in Instant Pot are also included.

Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 3 pounds beef ribs
  • 1/4 cup seasoning rub (see below for homemade blend)
  • 2 cups BBQ sauce
  • 1 cup water (for Instant Pot)
Homemade BBQ Rub
  • 3 teaspoons paprika
  • 2 teaspoons salt (or more)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne

Instructions

Prepare The Ribs

  1. Rinse & pat dry your ribs.
  2. In small bowl, mix together the seasoning rub. Season all the ribs evenly & all over with the seasonings. Press the seasoning into the meat with your hands.

Slow Cooker

  1. Add the prepared ribs to the slow cooker. Pour the BBQ sauce on top.
  2. Cook HIGH 3-4 hours or LOW 6-8.

Instant Pot

  1. Pour 1 cup of water (or apple cider vinegar) into the Instant Pot.  Place the trivet into the bottom.
  2. Add the prepared ribs to the pressure cooker on top of the trivet.
  3. Close lid and seal valve. Set high pressure for 35 minutes. When cooking time is complete, let the Instant Pot naturally release.
  4. Carefully remove the ribs from the pressure cooker, they will be hot. Cover in the BBQ sauce before serving.

Find it online: https://fitslowcookerqueen.com/slow-cooker-beef-back-ribs/

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