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**Slow Cooker Barbecue Ribs: Tender, Juicy, and Full of Flavor**
### Why Use a Slow Cooker for Ribs?
Ribs can sometimes be tough if not cooked properly, but the beauty of using a slow cooker is that it allows the meat to become perfectly tender while soaking in all the flavors of the barbecue sauce and seasonings. Slow cooking the ribs breaks down the collagen in the meat, making it tender and juicy, resulting in a fall-off-the-bone experience that’s hard to beat. Plus, the convenience of the slow cooker means you can set it and forget it, leaving you with more time to enjoy other tasks.
– 2 racks of baby back ribs (or spare ribs, depending on your preference)
– 1 tablespoon olive oil
– 2 teaspoons garlic powder
– 2 teaspoons onion powder
– 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
– 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
– 1 teaspoon salt
– 1 teaspoon chili powder (optional, for a bit of spice)
– 1/2 teaspoon cumin (optional, for a smoky flavor)
– 1 1/2 cups barbecue sauce (your favorite store-bought or homemade)
– Fresh parsley or cilantro (for garnish, optional)