Crock Pot Baby Back Ribs

This is my favorite recipe for crock pot baby back ribs.

1 rack baby back ribs

Rib Rub:

1/4 cup white or brown sugar

2 tsp salt

2 tsp black pepper

2 tsp paprika

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp onion powder

1 tsp ground mustard

1/2 tsp cinnamon

1/2 tsp celery salt

1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)

Mix all ingredients of rib rub in bowl. Peel membrane off of the bony side of the baby back ribs. Cut rack in half. Rub rib rub all over all sides of the ribs. Wrap both pieces into aluminum foil. Place side by side in large crock pot. Cook on low for 6 to 8 hours. I find that closer to 8 hours is better for fall-off-the bone consistency. I also use tongs to switch sides of ribs about halfway through cooking if I'm home.

Serve after cutting pieces apart like that, or if you want to caramelize sauce on the outside, brush both sides of ribs with barbecue sauce and caramelize in a hot oven for about 20 minutes.