These Crockpot Ribs are fall-off-the-bone tender, packed with smoky flavor, and smothered in Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ sauce for the ultimate easy barbecue meal.
Remove the silver skin from the back of the ribs, I do this by lifting an edge of the middle of the ribs and tearing off in one piece.
Cut the ribs into 4 sections.
In a small bowl prepare the rub; combine the brown sugar, onion powder, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Put the rub onto ribs with hands.
Place the ribs in the slow cooker. Pour the water and liquid smoke in around the ribs. (note- you can add the liquid smoke into the rub instead of adding it in the water if desired). Pour over the barbecue sauce on top of the ribs.
Cook on low for 7-8 or high for 4 hours.
Brush with more warmed barbecue sauce if desired and serve.