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Rib Rub Freezer Meal Recipe
Hannah Stewart
This isn't just any old freezer meal; it's the answer to all your barbecue dreams. Imagine a world where the perfect rib rub is always at your fingertips, ready to transform a humble rack of ribs into a masterpiece of flavor.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 505 kcal
Equipment
  • 1 Slow Cooker or Crock Pot
  • 1 gallon freezer bag
Ingredients
 
 
  • 1 rack baby back ribs
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
BBQ Dry Rub (Mix together in a small bowl):
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp dried dill
For serving:
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce
Instructions
 
Freezer Prep Directions:
  • Prepare a gallon freezer bag, labeling according to your preferred method.
  • Add all ingredients, except BBQ sauce and water, into gallon freezer bag. Shake bag to evenly coat ribs with spices.
  • Seal bag, removing as much air as possible, and freeze for up to three months. 
Slow Cooker Directions:
  • Thaw freezer bag in fridge 12-24 hours before cooking.
  • Add freezer bag contents into slow cooker, plus 1 cup water.
  • Cook on low 8-10 hours.
  • Remove ribs from slow cooker and serve with BBQ sauce.
Instant Pot Directions
  1. Dump the contents of the freezer bag into the Instant Pot, add 1 cup water.
  2. Set to High Pressure for 30 minutes, then allow a 15-minute natural release followed by a quick release. 
  3. Remove ribs from slow cooker and serve with BBQ sauce.
Dietary Adjustments
Make it Gluten-Free:
  • This recipe is naturally gluten-free.
 
 
Make it Dairy-Free:
  • This recipe is naturally dairy-free.
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Notes

 
  • You can use a bbq sauce instead of dry rub if desired and follow the same cooking directions for a delicious rib! Use 2 cups sauce if this is the route you take. 
  • This recipe is paleo because of the coconut sugar. You can use regular granulated sugar or brown sugar if desired. 

Nutrition

Calories: 505kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 20gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 69mgSodium: 5203mgPotassium: 841mgFiber: 9gSugar: 8gCalcium: 221mgIron: 9mg
Keyword Best Rib Recipe, Best Rib Rub Recipe, crockpot dinners, Easy Dinner, Slow Cooker Recipes
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