Best 7 Slow Cooker Barbecue Sauce Recipes

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Craving mouthwatering, fall-off-the-bone barbecue goodness without the hassle of grilling? Look no further! In this comprehensive guide, we'll embark on a culinary journey to discover the ultimate slow cooker barbecue sauce recipe. Whether you're a barbecue aficionado or a novice cook, this article will provide you with the essential tips and tricks to create a tantalizing barbecue sauce that will transform your ordinary meals into extraordinary feasts. From selecting the perfect blend of spices to mastering the art of slow cooking, we'll guide you through every step of the process, ensuring that your slow cooker barbecue sauce becomes a staple in your kitchen. So, grab your apron, gather your ingredients, and get ready to experience the magic of slow cooker barbecue sauce!

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

SLOW COOKER BARBEQUE



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This is an old recipe my mom used to make for us kids. It is so good it almost melts in your mouth! Serve on sub rolls.

Provided by Brandy

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes

Time 9h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (3 pound) boneless chuck roast
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
salt and pepper to taste
1 (18 ounce) bottle barbeque sauce

Steps:

  • Place roast into slow cooker. Sprinkle with garlic powder and onion powder, and season with salt and pepper. Pour barbeque sauce over meat. Cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours.
  • Remove meat from slow cooker, shred, and return to slow cooker. Cook for 1 more hour. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 343.5 calories, Carbohydrate 23.3 g, Cholesterol 73.6 mg, Fat 17.9 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 20.5 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 895.2 mg, Sugar 16.6 g

SLOW-COOKER BARBECUE SAUCE



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Whip up your very own homemade barbecue sauce in your slow cooker. Can you believe it only takes 15 minutes prep time?

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Condiment

Time 6h15m

Yield 68

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 cups ketchup
1 medium onion, finely chopped (1/2 cup)
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon celery salt
1 tablespoon ground mustard
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons molasses
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
4 teaspoons paprika
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Spray 3- to 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Place all ingredients in cooker.
  • Cover; cook on Low heat setting 6 to 8 hours.
  • With wire whisk, vigorously beat sauce before serving. Sauce will hold on Low heat setting up to 2 hours; stir occasionally. Store covered in refrigerator up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90, Carbohydrate 21 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 2 Tablespoons, Sodium 910 mg, Sugar 18 g, TransFat 0 g

SLOW COOKER BBQ SAUCE



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This Easy BBQ Sauce is from a family recipe that's been adapted for the crock-pot. A delicious Southern sweet and tangy sauce that's so easy to make, you'll never use store bought bottled sauce ever again!

Provided by Karrie | Tasty Ever After

Categories     Condiment

Time 5h10m

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 1/2 cups all-natural ketchup ({no sugar added})
2 cups water
1 1/4 cups brown sugar, (packed)
1 cup apple cider vinegar
1 cup Worcestershire sauce
3/4 cup onion, (finely chopped)
1/2 cup prepared yellow mustard
4 whole fresh garlic cloves, (peeled and minced)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
5 slices fresh organic lemon
1-2 teaspoons liquid smoke, (optional)

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a crock-pot or slow cooker. Cook on high for 3 hours, then reduce to low and cook for additional 2 hours.
  • Remove lemon slices and allow sauce to cool before storing in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 296 kcal, Carbohydrate 65 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 3 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 6 mg, Sodium 2826 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 54 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SLOW COOKED BBQ RIBS (FOR CROCK POT)



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This is the most perfect recipe for ribs. You can't get them in a restaurant better than this! The meat falls off the bone as you take them out of the crock!

Provided by Dreamgoddess

Categories     Pork

Time 10h10m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 lbs pork spareribs
salt
pepper
1 (8 ounce) jar barbecue sauce
1 onion, diced

Steps:

  • Do not pre-heat the slow cooker.
  • Dice up the onion, add to crock pot.
  • Rub the ribs with salt and pepper, add to crock pot.
  • Dump BBQ sauce on top.
  • Cook on low setting for 8-10 hours.
  • Try not to lift the lid too much.
  • The meat will FALL OFF THE BONE!

SLOW COOKER RIBS RECIPE BY TASTY



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It's been years since you got that slow cooker as a gift and well, outside of a hearty chili, you don't quite know what to do with it. Well get ready, because it's time to pull it back out and put together a barbecuing favorite: ribs. That's right. All you have to do is prep, and let the cooker do the work. With these baby back ribs, you won't even miss going to Chili's anymore.

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups BBQ sauce
ΒΌ cup brown sugar
4 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
3 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon chili powder
3 lb baby back pork rib
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Combine bbq sauce, brown sugar, cider vinegar, oregano, Worcestershire sauce, cayenne pepper, and chili powder in a small bowl.
  • Salt and pepper the ribs. Place ribs in slow cooker, and cover in sauce.
  • Cook low and slow for eight hours or high for four hours.
  • After the ribs are done, spoon the bbq sauce in the slow cooker over the ribs before removing.
  • Cut the ribs, serve with bbq sauce.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1224 calories, Carbohydrate 68 grams, Fat 78 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 52 grams, Sugar 55 grams

SLOW-COOKER BARBECUED RIBS



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Come sunshine or rain, there will never be a time that's not perfect for slow-cooked barbecue ribs-especially when the slow cooker does all the cooking. This mouthwatering crowd-pleaser is cut out for weekends and game days but also works as a comforting mid-week main. Simply do the prep ahead, add it in the cooker, and step back while deliciousness happens.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 10h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 1/2 pounds pork loin back ribs
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons liquid smoke
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 medium onion, sliced
1/2 cup cola
1 1/2 cups barbecue sauce

Steps:

  • Spray inside of 4- to 5-quart slow cooker with cooking spray.
  • Remove inner skin from ribs; cut into 4-inch pieces. Mix brown sugar, salt, pepper, liquid smoke and garlic; rub mixture into ribs. Layers ribs and onion in slow cooker. Pour cola over ribs.
  • Cover and cook on low heat setting 8 to 9 hours or until tender. Remove ribs from slow cooker. Drain and discard liquid.
  • Pour barbecue sauce into shallow bowl. Dip ribs into sauce. Place ribs in slow cooker. Pour any remaining sauce over ribs. Cover and cook on low heat setting 1 hour. Note: This recipe was tested in slow cookers with heating elements in the side and bottom of the cooker, not in cookers that stand only on a heated base. For slow cookers with just a heated base, follow the manufacturer's directions for layering ingredients and choosing a temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 890, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 230 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 58 g, SaturatedFat 22 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1540 mg

SLOW COOKED PORK ROAST WITH HOMEMADE BARBECUE SAUCE



Slow Cooked Pork Roast with Homemade Barbecue Sauce image

Provided by Emeril Lagasse

Categories     main-dish

Time 9h

Yield 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 36

1 pork shoulder roast (Boston Butt or Picnic roast), about 6 to 8 pounds
4 teaspoons Emeril's Original Essence
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Homemade Barbecue Sauce, recipe follows
10-12 Sandwich Buns, for serving
Classic Coleslaw, for serving, recipe follows
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 1/2 cups finely chopped onions
6 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 1/4 teaspoons sweet paprika
2 teaspoons Emeril's Bayou Blast
2 teaspoons ground mustard
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
One 6-ounce can tomato paste
1 1/2 cups water
3/4 cup cider vinegar
6 tablespoons dark brown sugar
3/4 cup mayonnaise, homemade or store-bought
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons buttermilk
4 teaspoons celery seeds
1 teaspoon salt, plus more for seasoning
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more for seasoning
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 cups shredded green cabbage (about 1/2 head)
3 cups shredded red cabbage (about 1/2 head)
1 yellow bell pepper, finely diced
1 large carrot, shredded
1/2 cup grated yellow onion
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley leaves

Steps:

  • Slow Cooked Pork Roast: Remove the pork from the refrigerator and let it come to room temperature before proceeding.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line a roasting pan with aluminum foil. Season the meat well on all sides with the Essence, salt, and cayenne pepper. Place a roasting rack inside the roasting pan and place the seasoned pork on the rack, fat side up. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 4 hours.
  • Remove the foil from the pan and continue to bake until the roast is very tender and will pull apart easily with a fork, about 2 hours longer. Remove the pork from the oven and set aside to cool slightly. Remove any excess fat from the roast and discard (if desired - I just love the crunchy bits of skin left on top!)
  • Homemade Barbecue Sauce: In a medium non-reactive saucepan set over medium-high heat add the butter and, when melted, add the onions and cook until they are very soft, about 4 minutes. Add the garlic, paprika, Bayou Blast, ground mustard, salt, crushed red pepper, black pepper and cayenne and cook for 2 minutes. Add the tomato paste and cook, stirring frequently, for 2 minutes, or until the tomato paste begins to brown. Add the water, cider vinegar and dark brown sugar and stir to combine. Reduce heat to low and cook until the sauce has thickened and the flavors have come together, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Set aside to cool before serving.
  • Sauce may be made up to one week in advance and refrigerated in an airtight, non-reactive container. (Makes 3 cups)
  • Classic Coleslaw: In a bowl, combine the mayonnaise, mustard, brown sugar, vinegar, buttermilk, celery seeds, salt, pepper, and cayenne. Whisk well to dissolve the sugar.
  • In a large bowl, combine the cabbage, bell pepper, carrot, onion, and parsley. Toss with the dressing until evenly coated. Adjust the seasoning to taste. Refrigerate until chilled, at least 2 hours and up to overnight, before serving.
  • Plating / Assembly: Using two forks or your hands, shred the pork into bite-sized pieces. Serve with sauce and buns and coleslaw if desired.

Tips:

  • Choose the right cut of meat. For slow-cooker barbecue sauce, you'll want to use a tough cut of meat that will benefit from the long, slow cooking time. Some good options include chuck roast, brisket, and pork shoulder.
  • Brown the meat before cooking. This will help to develop flavor and create a nice crust on the outside of the meat.
  • Add plenty of liquid to the slow cooker. This will help to prevent the meat from drying out and also help to create a flavorful sauce.
  • Use a variety of spices and seasonings. This will help to give your barbecue sauce a unique and delicious flavor.
  • Let the sauce simmer for at least 4 hours. This will allow the flavors to meld and develop.
  • Serve the sauce with your favorite sides. Some good options include mashed potatoes, coleslaw, and baked beans.

Conclusion:

Slow-cooker barbecue sauce is a delicious and easy way to add flavor to your next meal. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a sauce that will impress your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give slow-cooker barbecue sauce a try. You won't be disappointed!

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