Grilled Slow-Cooker Ribs

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
10%
Grilled Slow-Cooker Ribs
570 min.
6
548kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your barbecue game with a mouthwatering dish that will impress your family and friends? Look no further than these Grilled Slow-Cooker Ribs! Perfectly tender and bursting with flavor, this recipe combines the convenience of a slow cooker with the smoky goodness of a grill, making it an ideal choice for any occasion.

Imagine succulent pork loin back ribs, marinated in a delightful blend of brown sugar, garlic, and liquid smoke, slowly cooked to perfection in your slow cooker. The result? Fall-off-the-bone tenderness that will have everyone coming back for seconds. And just when you think it can't get any better, these ribs are finished on the grill, where they are brushed with a rich barbecue sauce, adding that irresistible char and smoky flavor that only grilling can provide.

This dish is not only gluten-free and dairy-free, making it suitable for various dietary preferences, but it also serves six hearty portions, perfect for a family dinner or a weekend gathering. With a total cooking time of around 570 minutes, the slow cooker does most of the work for you, allowing you to relax and enjoy the anticipation of a delicious meal. So fire up your grill and get ready to savor the incredible flavors of these Grilled Slow-Cooker Ribs!

Ingredients

  • 3.5 pounds baby back ribs 
  • 1.5 cups barbecue sauce 
  • 0.3 cup brown sugar packed
  • 0.5 cup coca-cola 
  • cloves garlic finely chopped
  • tablespoons liquid smoke 
  • medium onion sliced
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper 
  • teaspoon salt 

Equipment

  • grill
  • slow cooker

Directions

  1. Spray inside of 4- to 5-quart slow cooker with cooking spray.
  2. Remove inner skin from ribs.
  3. Mix brown sugar, salt, pepper, liquid smoke and garlic; rub mixture into ribs.
  4. Cut ribs into 4-inch pieces.
  5. Layer ribs and onion in slow cooker.
  6. Pour cola over ribs.
  7. Cover and cook on low heat setting 8 to 9 hours or until tender.
  8. Remove ribs from slow cooker.
  9. Drain and discard liquid.
  10. Heat coals or gas grill.
  11. Place ribs on grill.
  12. Brush with barbecue sauce. Cover and grill 4 to 6 inches from medium heat 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Calories548kcal
Protein23.82%
Fat45.43%
Carbs30.75%

Properties

Glycemic Index
25.33
Glycemic Load
1.68
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
19.388695711675%

Flavonoids

Isorhamnetin
0.92mg
Kaempferol
0.12mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
3.74mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:547.73kcal
27.39%
Fat:27.7g
42.62%
Saturated Fat:9.68g
60.52%
Carbohydrates:42.19g
14.06%
Net Carbohydrates:41.18g
14.97%
Sugar:35.18g
39.09%
Cholesterol:115.02mg
38.34%
Sodium:1289.99mg
56.09%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:32.68g
65.36%
Selenium:52.48µg
74.97%
Vitamin B3:11.76mg
58.81%
Vitamin B1:0.79mg
52.59%
Vitamin B6:0.8mg
39.79%
Vitamin B2:0.55mg
32.64%
Zinc:4.41mg
29.39%
Phosphorus:280.45mg
28.05%
Potassium:623.27mg
17.81%
Vitamin B12:0.93µg
15.56%
Vitamin B5:1.52mg
15.24%
Vitamin D:1.83µg
12.22%
Copper:0.22mg
11.02%
Iron:1.89mg
10.48%
Magnesium:39.17mg
9.79%
Calcium:90.28mg
9.03%
Manganese:0.17mg
8.62%
Vitamin E:0.98mg
6.52%
Fiber:1.02g
4.07%
Vitamin A:198.2IU
3.96%
Vitamin C:2.1mg
2.54%
Vitamin K:1.65µg
1.57%
Folate:5.06µg
1.27%