Sweet, tangy, and fall-apart tender pineapple BBQ ribs made with just three simple ingredients.
Ingredients
3 to 4 lb beef ribs, cut into 3 to 4 sections18 oz barbecue sauce20 oz crushed pineapple in juice
Instructions
Prepare the ribs:If your ribs have a tough membrane, slide a knife underneath it and peel it off. Cut the ribs into sections that fit your slow cooker.Make the sauce:In a bowl, stir together the barbecue sauce and crushed pineapple (with its juice) until fully combined.Assemble in slow cooker:Place ribs in the slow cooker and pour the sauce over the top. Turn ribs to coat evenly.Cook:Cover and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours or HIGH for 3 to 4 hours, until ribs are very tender.Optional broil for sticky ribs:Transfer ribs to a foil-lined baking sheet. Brush with extra sauce and broil for 3 to 5 minutes until bubbly and lightly caramelized.Serve:Spoon additional pineapple barbecue sauce over the ribs and serve warm.
For extra flavor, choose a smoky or sweet BBQ sauce.Watch closely during broiling—pineapple and BBQ sauce caramelize quickly.Leftovers keep well in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.