Slow Cooker Barbecue Ribs

This is an accumulation of several recipes, and the ingredients that we used when we made them.  The only thing I would probably change is the chili seasoning.  I used 1 ½ tsp. of chili seasoning because I had an open pack, but I would use chili powder next time, and probably between 2 tsp. to a tablespoon to start with.  They were really good & tender!!

3 – 4 pounds beef or pork ribs (or roast if you prefer)

½ tsp. garlic salt

½ tsp. pepper

1 cup ketchup

¼ cup brown sugar

½ cup honey

¼ cup spicy brown mustard

2 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce

½ Tbsp. liquid smoke

1 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar

1 ½ tsp. chili seasoning

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.  Season ribs with salt & pepper.   Place in a shallow baking pan.  Brown in the oven 15 minutes.  Turn over, and brown another 15 minutes; drain fat.  In a medium bowl, mix together the remaining ingredients.  Place ribs in the slow cooker.  Pour sauce over ribs, and turn to coat.  Cover and cook on low 6 – 8 hours, or until ribs are tender.

Smothered Pork Chops from Campbell's Kitchen

Notes: I haven't tried this yet.

1 3/4 cups Swanson® Beef Broth or Swanson® Beef Stock

2 tablespoons cornstarch

1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Vegetable cooking spray

6 bone-in pork chops, 1/2-inch thick (about 1 1/2 pounds)

1 large onion, sliced (about 1 cup)

• Stir the broth, cornstarch and black pepper in a small bowl until the mixture is smooth.
• Spray a 12-inch skillet with the cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat for 1 minute. Add the pork and cook for 5 minutes or until well browned on both sides. Remove the pork from the skillet. Remove the skillet from the heat.
• Reduce the heat to medium. Spray the skillet with the cooking spray and heat for 1 minute. Add the onion and cook until it's tender-crisp, stirring occasionally.
• Stir the broth mixture in the skillet. Cook and stir until the mixture boils and thickens. Return the pork to the skillet. Reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook for 5 minutes or until the pork is cooked through.

Country-Style Ribs from Campbell's Slow Cooker Recipes

Notes: I haven't tried this yet.

4 pounds pork country style ribs, cut into serving pieces
ground black pepper
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 can Tomato Soup
2 tbsp. packed brown sugar
2 tbsp. cider vinegar
1 tbsp. worcestershire sauce
2 tsp. dry mustard

Sprinkle ribs with black pepper.

Brown ribs in 2 batches in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Place ribs in 5 to 6 quart slow cooker and sprinkle with garlic.

Mix soup, brown sugar, vinegar, worcestershire and mustard. Pour over ribs and toss to coat.

Cover and cook on low 7 to 8 hours*.

Serves 8

*Or on high 4 to 5 hours

Slow-Cooked Pulled Pork Sandwiches from Campbell's Slow Cooker Recipes

Notes: YUM!! We really liked the recipe!

1 tbsp. vegetable oil
3 1/2 - 4 lb. boneless pork shoulder roast, netted or tied (Boston Butt)
1 can (10 1/2 oz) Campbell's Condensed French Onion Soup
1 cup ketchup
1/4 cup cider vinegar
3 tbsp. packed brown sugar
12 round sandwich rolls, split

Heat oil in medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add roast and cook until browned. Place roast in 5-quart slow cooker.

Mix soup, ketchup, vinegar and brown sugar. Pour over roast.

Cover and cook on low 8 to 10 hours* or until roast is fork-tender.

Remove roast from cooker and let stand 10 minutes. Shred pork, using 2 forks. Return pork to cooker. Divide pork mixture and sauce among rolls.

*Or on high 4 to 5 hours.