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Too busy to cook? Try this recipe for barbecue ribs

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Real Estate Agent with Dominion Fine Properties SA582226000

My husband does most of the grocery shopping in our family, even though it's my favorite type of shopping.  He was at the local AJ's yesterday because they were having their "meat" sale and saw a beautiful slab of baby back ribs.  He asked the butcher how he cooks them.

 

Well...............I'm telling you, this is the busy person's recipe - it was AWESOME.  Usually ribs were ONLY made on the weekends when I had hours and hours to cook and baste and char and mop.   This is for the working person.

 

Cut the slab of ribs in 1/2 or whatever works for your crockpot/slowcooker.

 

Salt and pepper on both sides and rub in a little.

 

Put them in the crockpot/slow cooker on low for 6-8 hours.   If you're away longer, no worries. 

 

 

 

When you get home from work, remove from the crockpot.  Heat up the grill and brown on each side for about 5-10 minutes.  Use your  barbecue sauce of choice only AFTER they've browned and only on indirect heat.

 

The grilling part is less than 1/2 hour and perfect for a hectic day.

 

I like to make my own barbecue sauce, but I like the Jack Daniels for a smoky flavor or Sweet Baby Ray's for a sweeter sauce - both used ONLY when I don't have time to make my own.

 

These were falling off the bone and so tender, I couldn't believe it.

 

Oh, if you have time, you can firm these up a little by putting them in the fridge after removing them from the crockpot and before putting on the grill. 

 

I'm going to use this for my next party the day ahead of time, wrap in tin foil and refridgerate for 24 hours, but I'm telling you, they were delicious.

 

 

 

 

 

Posted by

Juli Vosmik

Dominion Real Estate Partners, LLC

480-710-0739

 

 Scottsdale and Cave Creek Real Estate

 

 

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Comments (12)

Gloria Todor
Premier Property Sales & Rentals - Springfield, PA
& Doug Durren (484) 431-3686 in SE PA

Juli, This is so easy!  Thanks.  We have ribs that need to be cooked and I am going to try this over the weekend.  Doug will be very happy!  It will be a surprise treat for him!

Have a great weekend!

Gloria

Apr 29, 2011 04:46 PM
Laura S. Baker
First Weber Inc - Lake Mills, WI
Realtor (920) 728-4118, First Weber Inc

I have an idea Juli,.... just show me how on Sunday night in may!  :)D

Apr 29, 2011 04:47 PM
Marchel Peterson
Results Realty - Spring, TX
Spring TX Real Estate E-Pro

Juli, MY husband and neighbor are getting ready to barbeque ribs on Sunday.  I'm not sure they will go for the crock pot though. Maybe if there's does not turn out I can tactfully ask them to give it a try.

Apr 29, 2011 04:51 PM
Carolyn Kolba
Serving Mentor, and all of Lake County, Ohio - Mentor, OH
Keller Williams Realty- Mentor, Ohio

A quick and yummy recipe for barbeque ribs is something every girl needs to have easily available.  They sound so yummy.

Apr 29, 2011 05:00 PM
Dawn A Fabiszak
Private Label Realty ( Denver metro area, Colorado - Aurora, CO
The Dawn of a New Real Estate Experience!

Juli ~ so how long of a drive is it from Denver to your house?

Apr 29, 2011 05:01 PM
Juli Vosmik
Dominion Fine Properties - Scottsdale, AZ
Scottsdale/Cave Creek, AZ real estate 480-710-0739

Gloria, personally, I LOVE to cook - it's like therapy - so I never mind puttering over the stove or grill or oven or whatever.  But, time is always my enemy.  I was SO shocked at how great these were - falling off the bone tender and not at all greasy.

Laura - I have a special meal planned for you in May!!! Can't wait to meet you.

Marchel, my old recipe was about a 5 hour ordeal fussing and mussing.  This is SO easy - they were falling off the bones.

Apr 29, 2011 05:03 PM
Juli Vosmik
Dominion Fine Properties - Scottsdale, AZ
Scottsdale/Cave Creek, AZ real estate 480-710-0739

Carolyn, I was SO shocked at how tender they were. However, next time, I'll put the crockpot outside to cook - the smell is a little overwhelming in the house.

Dawn - about 8 hours - get your butt down here!!!!

Apr 29, 2011 05:06 PM
Carla Muss-Jacobs, RETIRED
RETIRED / State License is Inactive - Portland, OR

LOVE b-b-que and slow cookers!!  That's a great tip to get the grilled flavor.  Probably would work well with chicken too!!

Apr 29, 2011 05:16 PM
Trang Beuschlein
Homes for Sale in Campbell CA- Broker-BKR Realty - Campbell, CA
Campbell CA Real Estate - Campbell CA Homes for Sa

Juli, I also dislike making ribs because of the time involved.  I'll have to try this method and see what my family thinks.  Thanks for posting this!

Apr 29, 2011 06:04 PM
Tony & Darcy Cannon
Aubrey and Associates Realty - Layton, UT
The C Team

Juli, Those sound really yummy!  I am goin to have to try it!

Apr 30, 2011 04:44 AM
Juli Vosmik
Dominion Fine Properties - Scottsdale, AZ
Scottsdale/Cave Creek, AZ real estate 480-710-0739

Carla - I was so pleasantly surprised with the tenderness - truly falling off the bone and not greasy, which was what I was worried about.

Trang - I like easy and good food - a winning combination.

Tony/Darcy - let me know how you like them, but I'm sure you will. 

Apr 30, 2011 08:58 AM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

Juli - I don't often barbeque, because I leave it to the men of my family, who usually can't cook unless flames and swords are involved.  But your recipe is really tempting, and I'm certain I need to give it a try.

Apr 30, 2011 11:32 AM