Slow Cooker Barbecue Ribs
This Slow Cooker Barbecue Ribs deliver 72g protein and 554 calories per serving — one of the highest protein-to-calorie ratios for a red meat option. Batch-preps 6 servings hands-off, making it a reliable dinner option when you need serious protein without the cooking effort. Built for anyone in a cutting phase who needs volume with lean macros.
Ingredients
- •BBQ Sauce(480g)
- •Brown sugar(30g)
- •Garlic(45g)
- •Worcestershire Sauce(10g)
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- •Cayenne Pepper, Ground(15g)
- •Pork Ribs, Baby Back(2000g)
- •1/4 teaspoon salt (to taste)
Instructions
- 1Spray inside of a 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray.
- 2Remove inner skin (membrane) from ribs and place ribs in slow cooker. Discard skin.
- 3Combine bbq sauce, brown sugar, garlic, Worcestershire sauce and cayenne pepper in a small bowl. Mix well to combine and completely cover with half of the sauce.
- 4Season with a good amount of salt and pepper; cover with lid and cook on low setting for 7-9 hours or high setting for 3-5 hours *see notes. Refrigerate remaining sauce to use later.
- 5When ribs are tender and falling apart, transfer onto an oven tray (or baking sheet), lined with parchment paper. (Lift them carefully as the meat will be very tender and falling off the bone).
- 6Pour half of the juices from the slow cooker bowl into the remaining sauce. Baste ribs with half of the sauce and broil (grill) in preheated oven at 400°F (220°C) for about 10 minutes or until beginning to char and crisp on the edges.
- 7Serve ribs with remaining sauce.
Nutrition — Per Serving
554
calories
72g
protein
9g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 42g
- Saturated fat
- 44.4g
- Sodium
- 1260 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 1.6g
6 servings per batch · ~430g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Slow Cooker Barbecue Ribs have per serving?
Each serving packs 72g of protein and 554 calories with only 9g fat and 42g carbs. This is one of the highest protein-per-serving ratios in the slow cooker lineup.
How long does Slow Cooker Barbecue Ribs take to prep?
Prep time is quick using the slow cooker, and the recipe makes 6 servings per batch. You'll have dinners ready for most of the week with minimal active preparation.
Is Slow Cooker Barbecue Ribs good for muscle gain?
At 72g protein per serving, this recipe is built for muscle-building phases where hitting daily protein targets is the priority. The 42g carbs provide carbohydrate fuel to support training intensity and recovery.
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