Nothing says delicious weeknight comfort or easy weekend meals like these honey citrus ribs. Cooked low and slow in the crockpot until perfectly tender, they’re finished with a tangy glaze and a quick broil or grill to seal in the flavor.
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Ingredients
- 2 racks baby back ribs (about 3 to 4 pounds)
- 1 orange (sliced)
- 4 cloves garlic (smashed)
- ½ cup orange juice
- 2 to 3 tablespoons rib rub (store-bought or homemade, see notes)
Honey Citrus BBQ Sauce:
- ¼ cup ketchup
- ½ cup chili sauce
- ½ cup barbecue sauce (of choice)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
Instructions
- Prepare the Rub: If making homemade rub, combine all rub ingredients (see notes). Remove the silver membrane from the back of the ribs and rub generously on both sides with the spice mixture.
- Slow Cook the Ribs: Place orange slices, smashed garlic, and orange juice in the bottom of a 6 QT slow cooker. Arrange ribs on top.
- Cook: Cover and cook on high for 4 hours or on low for 8 hours, until the ribs are fork-tender.
- Make the Sauce: Preheat the broiler. In a small bowl, whisk together the ketchup, chili sauce, barbecue sauce, honey, orange zest, and lime juice.
- Broil for Perfection: Remove ribs from the slow cooker and place them on a baking sheet. Brush generously with the honey citrus BBQ sauce. Broil (or grill) for 3-5 minutes until slightly charred and caramelized.
- Serve: Let the ribs rest for a few minutes, then slice and serve with additional sauce on the side.
Notes
Homemade Rib Rub:
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
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