Slow Cooker Pork Rib Tips

Recipe View Gather all ingredients and have them prepped and ready to go. (5 minutes)

Recipe View In a large bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, chili powder, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder until well combined. Add the rib tips to the bowl and toss to coat them evenly with the spice mixture. Allow the ribs to rest at room temperature for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. (15 minutes)

Recipe View Place the coated ribs in the bottom of a slow cooker. In a separate medium bowl, combine 3/4 of the BBQ sauce with the liquid smoke flavoring. Stir well to ensure the liquid smoke is evenly distributed. Pour this mixture evenly over the ribs in the slow cooker. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Cover the slow cooker and cook on Low heat for 4 to 6 hours, or until the ribs are incredibly tender and easily pull apart. (4-6 hours)

Recipe View About 15 minutes before the ribs are done, set an oven rack approximately 6 inches from the broiler and preheat the broiler to high. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. (2 minutes)

Recipe View Carefully remove the cooked ribs from the slow cooker and transfer them to the prepared baking sheet. Baste the ribs generously with the remaining BBQ sauce. (3 minutes)

Recipe View Place the ribs under the preheated broiler and cook until the sauce is hot, bubbly, and slightly caramelized, about 3 to 5 minutes per side. Watch closely to prevent burning. Alternatively, you can finish the ribs on a preheated grill over medium-high heat for a few minutes per side, basting with the remaining BBQ sauce. (6-10 minutes)

Recipe View Remove the ribs from the broiler or grill and let them rest for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley or cilantro, if desired.