While many of us would love to cook each day and feed our families delicious, nutritious home-cooked meals, it’s not very feasible. We all lead busy lives, and we don’t always the time to spare for cooking. As a result, we choose convenience, especially when we are in a rush. This includes options such as fast food, ordering take-out, or even cooking “instant” food at home.
But there’s actually a better solution that combines the best of both worlds. Not only do you get to enjoy a home-cooked meal, but you also get the convenience factor. A slow cooker is the perfect solution. Dump food into a slow cooker in the morning or the night before, and enjoy a scrumptious meal the very next day.
Try this delicious BBQ ribs recipe as an example. It takes about 5-10 minutes to prep all the ingredients together, and by the end, your family will enjoy a sublime meal. It’s the perfect win-win!
Ingredients
- 1 cups of BBQ sauce
- 3 tbsp of brown sugar
- 2 tbsp of cider vinegar
- 2 tsp of oregano
- 1/2 tsp of Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 tbsp chili powder
- 1/2 tbsp cayenne pepper
- 1.5 lbs baby back ribs
- salt & pepper to taste
Directions:
In a small bowl, combine BBQ sauce, brown sugar, cider vinegar, oregano, Worcestershire sauce, cayenne pepper, and chili powder. Mix together until evenly distributed.
Add salt and pepper to the ribs, then place them in the slow cooker. Cover the ribs with sauce. Cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours.
Once finished, spoon the sauce over the ribs before removing from slow cooker. Serve with a side of BBQ sauce.
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