👨🍳 Instructions
🧂 Step 1: Make dry rub
Mix brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
🍖 Step 2: Cut and season ribs
Cut ribs into sections that fit crock pot. Rub with spice mixture.
🫕 Step 3: Layer ribs
Stand ribs upright around edges of crock pot, meaty side out.
🍯 Step 4: Add liquid
Mix ½ cup BBQ sauce with ¼ cup apple cider vinegar. Pour in bottom.
🔥 Step 5: Cook low and slow
Cover and cook on LOW for 6 hours until ribs are tender.
⚠️ Step 6: Remove carefully
Carefully remove ribs from pot (they'll be very tender and may fall apart).
🔥 Step 7: Brush with BBQ sauce
Brush ribs generously with remaining BBQ sauce.
🌡️ Step 8: Finish under broiler
Broil 3-5 minutes to caramelize sauce (optional but recommended).
🍽️ Step 9: Serve
Cut between bones and serve with coleslaw and cornbread!