The Art of Cuisine

Don't Put Away Your Slow Cooker or Crockpot!

Slow cooked pulled chicken sandwich. As easy as just cooking chicken in BBQ sauce in the Crockpot.

The slow cooker/crockpot is a great way to prepare winter stews, soups, and chilis. But did you know the slow cooker is just as useful when it comes to summer cooking? In the The Art of Cuisine's kitchen, we use the crockpot to "barbecue" everything from brisket to pulled chicken. You can enjoy summer classics like ribs without having to tend the grill all day. And because the slow cooker doesn't heat up your kitchen, it's the best way to prepare summer sides like baked beans and creamed corn. This is a great way to save on energy and save on time. This easy tip will make your next BBQ a relaxing event. Invite people over and have them bring the side dishes and all you have to do is "Set it and Forget It for 6 to 8 hours!" Start in the morning and by dinner it is ready. You can have the house all cleaned up and look like a pro. before your guest arive. See below easy recipe.This would make an easy father's day dinner.

Baby Back Ribs (Slow Cooker)

These baby back ribs might not be bathed in smoke, but they still a lot of flavor. This slow cooked recipe will give you a great set of ribs even if can't prepare it outdoors.

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 8 hours

Total Time: 8 hours, 20 minutes

Yield: Serves 4

Ingredients:

4 pounds pork baby back ribs

1/2 cup of barbecue sauce

1/4 cup brown sugar

1 tablespoon paprika

11/2 teaspoons chili powder

3/4 teaspoon ground oregano

1 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt or 1 teaspoon table salt

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper

1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1 teaspoon Hot sauce is (optional)

Preparation: Trim excess fat from ribs. Combine dry ingredients and rub over the surface of the ribs. Place ribs in slow cooker or Crock-Pot standing on their edge with the meaty side out. Cook for about 8 hours on lowest setting. Remove ribs from Crockpot and brush with barbecue sauce. Easy dish!! Don't have to stand over a hot BBQ. Just set it and forget it for 8 hours.

Enjoy,

Chef Linda