Enjoy baby back ribs whether your're cooking indoors or grilling outdoors. These recipes use the same ingredients, but are prepared two different ways. When grilling, remember to lay down a layer of aluminum foil to catch drippings and avoid any flare-ups.
Find the complete recipes and video below for the details.
Rib Rub
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 3/4 tsp garlic powder
- 3/4 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp lemon pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt, or to taste
Ribs
- 2 racks baby back pork ribs
- 1/2 cup water
Rib Sauce
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1/2 cup chili sauce
- 1/2 cup your favorite barbecue sauce
What to do for Crock Pot Ribs:
- Combine all rub ingredients.
- Remove membrane from the back of the ribs. Rub front and back of the ribs with spice mixture.
- Place water and ribs in a slow cooker.
- Cook ribs on high 4 hours or low 8 hours, or until fork tender.
- Preheat broiler. Combine ketchup, chili sauce, and barbecue sauce.
- Brush ribs with rib sauce and broil 3-5 minutes or until charred.
What to do for Grilled Ribs:
- Preheat a gas grill for high heat, or arrange charcoal briquettes on one side of the barbeque. Lightly oil the grate.
- Combine all rub ingredients.
- Remove membrane from the back of the ribs. Apply the rub to the front and back of the ribs.
- Place aluminum foil on lower rack to capture drippings and prevent flare-ups. Lay the ribs on the top rack of the grill (away from the coals, if you're using briquettes). Reduce gas heat to low, close lid, and leave undisturbed for 1 hour. Do not lift the lid.
- Combine ketchup, chili sauce, and barbecue sauce.
- Brush ribs with rib sauce, and grill an additional 5 minutes.
