Bar-b-que Ribs: Two Ways

Adapted from Mmm is for Mommy, serves four

2 pounds baby back pork ribs

1 1/2 tablespoons sweet paprika

2 tablespoons brown sugar

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Salt

Pepper

2 cups bar-b-que sauce

Slow Cooker Method

In a small bowl, combine the paprika, brown sugar, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper. Rub the mixture over the ribs making sure to coat all sides evenly.

Arrange the ribs in the slow cooker and pour the bar-b-que sauce over top. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours.

Remove the ribs from the slow cooker and place onto a foil lined roast pan. Transfer the sauce to a small saucepan, bring to a boil and allow to reduce by a third, about 15 minutes. Preheat the broiler in the oven. Brush the ribs with the reduced sauce. Broil for 3 to 4 minutes, watching constantly so they do not burn. Flip the ribs, brush with sauce and broil for another 3 to 4 minutes.

Serve warm with the remaining sauce.

Stove Top Method 

Fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil. Once boiling, add the ribs to the water. Reduce the heat and boil for 20 minutes or until the ribs are just cooked through.

Remove the ribs from the water and place onto a foil lined roast pan. Preheat the broiler in the oven.

In a small bowl, combine the paprika, brown sugar, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper. Rub the mixture over the ribs making sure to coat all sides evenly.

Brush the ribs with the bar-b-que sauce. Broil for 3 to 4 minutes, watching constantly so they do not burn. Flip the ribs, brush with sauce and broil for another 3 to 4 minutes.

Serve warm with additional bar-b-que sauce.

  

♥  Amy