Things You'll Need:
- 5 to 6 slabs of baby back ribs 16 ounce bottle of barbecue sauce, any flavor
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Step 1
Remove the membrane from the back of the slabs of ribs. Insert a knife under the membrane and then pull the membrane away from the ribs. The membrane usually comes off in one piece. While this does add more work to the cooking process, it helps ensure your ribs are tender and fall apart easily.
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Step 2
Layer the slabs in a large slow cooker so that they overlap slightly. A large, rectangle or oval slow cooker is best for cooking baby back ribs. A large slow cooker can hold several slabs of ribs and prevents the need to cut the ribs into smaller sections. The slabs will need to be slightly overlapped so that they fit.
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Step 3
Cover the ribs with barbecue sauce. While layering the ribs in the slow cooker, cover each slab in barbecue sauce. It's best to not go overboard and allow guests to add more sauce, if they prefer. This also ensures that the flavor of the meat isn't hidden by the sauce.
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Step 4
Cook on low for 8 to 10 hours. In order for baby back ribs to be tender and succulent, they should be cooked low and slow. This allows the cartilage in the ribs to break down and become tender.
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Step 5
Test the ribs for tenderness and serve. The ribs are done when the bones can be pulled apart easily. If there is too much resistance, the ribs will need to be cooked longer.
