Slow Cooker BBQ Ribs with Homemade Honey BBQ Sauce
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 2 cups strained/pureed tomato
- 1 dried ancho or chipotle pepper
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 3 Tbsp chili powder
- s&p
- ~ 3 # baby back ribs
Instructions
- Bring 1c water to a boil, remove from heat and add the dried chili pepper. Cover and allow to re-hydrate (10-15 min).
- Remove chili from water and rinse under water removing any seeds (Any seeds remaining will add HEAT. You can, optionally, add a few, but add gradually and with caution)
- In a blender, place the re-hydrated chili pepper (without seeds) and all remaining BBQ sauce ingredients- everything except for the ribs ;). Blend BBQ sauce ingredients on high until smooth. Season to taste with S&P.
- Season ribs w/ S&P and place in Crockpot. Top with BBQ sauce. Cook on high for 4-6 hours or low for 8-10 hours. Enjoy!