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Tender Crockpot Peach BBQ Ribs Recipe Easy 5-Ingredient Slow Cooker Dinner

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This easy slow cooker recipe combines peach preserves and BBQ sauce to create fall-apart tender country style pork ribs with a unique sweet and smoky glaze. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 3 pounds country style pork ribs, trimmed of excess fat
  • 1 cup peach preserves (about 320 g), preferably smooth texture
  • 1 cup barbecue sauce (about 240 ml), your favorite kind
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar (about 30 ml)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder (about 2.5 g)

Instructions

  1. Pat the country style ribs dry with paper towels to help the sauce stick better and prevent excess moisture.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine peach preserves, barbecue sauce, apple cider vinegar, and garlic powder. Stir until smooth and well blended.
  3. Place the ribs in the slow cooker in a single layer if possible. Pour the sauce mixture evenly over the ribs, turning them gently to coat all sides. If layering ribs, spoon some sauce between layers.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours until ribs are tender and starting to pull apart easily. If not tender, cook an additional 30 minutes to 1 hour.
  5. Optional: Transfer ribs to a foil-lined baking sheet, brush with extra sauce, and broil for 3-5 minutes until bubbly and caramelized, watching closely to avoid burning.
  6. Let ribs rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow the sauce to thicken and cling to the meat.

Notes

Do not rush cooking by increasing heat; low and slow ensures tender, juicy ribs. Stir sauce until smooth to prevent clumps. Avoid overcrowding the slow cooker for even cooking. Optional broil step adds caramelized glaze but is not required. Sauce can be thickened on stove if too thin after cooking. For smoky depth, add smoked paprika to sauce. Variations include adding cayenne for spice or swapping peach preserves with apricot or mango jam.

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