WW Crockpot Ribs

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The WW Crockpot Ribs require only 6 hours and 10 minutes to prepare. This is because we will be using the crockpot method for cooking pork baby back ribs. The list of ingredients is decent for these WW Crockpot Ribs. The WW points are not a lot in number. This way, there will be no guilt feelings for Weight Watchers when they eat this dish. The calories are also low in this recipe. Finding equipment for this dish is not a struggle. The ribs will cook at a slow speed inside a crockpot. In turn, you will get soft ribs from this method. There is not too much effort in making this recipe, as the crockpot does all the major cooking. The recipe also becomes lighter overall with lighter ingredients. Try making this for gatherings, family lunches, or dinners.

STATS:

  • Number of calories: 280 kcal
  • Prep time: Ten minutes
  • Cooking duration: Six hours
  • Total duration: 6 hours & 10 minutes
  • Portion size: 200 g cooked ribs
  • Cuisine: American
  • Course: Main
  • Diet: Weight Watchers
  • Serving: 4

EQUIPMENT:

  • Crock-Pot
  • Tongs
  • Small bowl
  • Measuring spoons
  • Cutting board
  • Sharp knife

INGREDIENTS:

  • One tsp garlic (powder)
  • 900 g pork baby back ribs (cut the fat)
  • 1 tsp onion (powder)
  • One tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • Half tsp salt
  • ½ cup sugar-free barbecue sauce
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • ¼ cup water

INGREDIENT NOTES:

PORK BABY BACK RIBS:

  • Naturally, the texture of these ribs is softer. You can cook them easily in a crockpot. We will be using the one with trimmed fat for lowering WW points. An alternative idea for this can be country-style ribs (lean).

GARLIC POWDER:

  • The taste of the dish will improve with garlic powder. The mixing also becomes easy in the sauce. For an alternative choice, use fresh.

ONION POWDER:

  • It will provide the onion taste to the dish without adding consistency. There is also a sweet taste from using onion powder. For the crockpot method, this product is a decent choice. Another idea to use can be an onion, after chopping it neatly.

SMOKED PAPRIKA:

  • The taste of the ribs will become similar to barbecue ribs from using it. It also provides a smoky flavor to the dish. You will feel the dish becoming richer with its use. Regular paprika can be an alternative idea.

BLACK PEPPER & SALT:

  • These will be the basic seasonings in this recipe. You can lower the use of salt if you desire. An alternative idea for salt can be a seasoning blend (low-sodium).

SUGAR-FREE BARBECUE SAUCE:

  • Sugar-free barbecue sauce does not increase many WW points. This sauce improves the taste of the ribs. A sweet taste also comes along with its use. Make a barbecue sauce yourself with a low level of sugar and use that as an alternative.

APPLE CIDER VINEGAR:

  • This item can help in lowering the extra-sweet taste in the dish. It can provide softness to the ribs as well. Lemon juice is a good substitute for this ingredient.

WATER:

  • The ribs will not dry when we use water. An alternative can include broth (low-sodium).

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. You will need to slice the ribs into small pieces.
  2. Make a mix of all the seasonings in a bowl.
  3. Start spreading and rubbing this mix over the rib pieces.
  4. Arrange the ribs inside the crockpot and include water in it.
  5. Add apple cider vinegar as well.
  6. Then comes the pouring of sugar-free barbecue sauce.
  7. Close the lid of the crockpot.
  8. Adjust the setting to low, and it will take 6 hours to cook.
  9. High setting will cook the ribs in about four hours.
  10. After that, you can have your soft & saucy cooked ribs.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

  • You can make a complete supper by having steamed veggies with these ribs.
  • A coleslaw will work great with these ribs. Be sure to eat the one that is lighter.
  • Take some sweet potatoes and roast them. Then you can have these ribs with them as well.
  • Another idea can be pairing these ribs with any salad.
  • To make a nice presentation, place a corn with these ribs.

TIPS:

  • Cut the fat that you see on the ribs. This way, the points will become fewer in number.
  • Choose the barbecue sauce that has no sugar in it.
  • Be patient when the ribs are cooking by keeping the crockpot covered for 6 hours straight.
  • Set the ribs aside for a while after they cook.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

  • Use a tight box to keep these ribs for only 3 days.

FREEZER:

  • Store the ribs in separate vessels for a 2-month period.

FAQs:

Will beef ribs work fine for cooking?

  • They can work great for cooking in this recipe. The difference will be that they will take more time to cook.

Is it fine to exclude barbecue sauce?

  • If you desire a light taste, then yes, remove it.

What if I adjust the setting to high?

  • 4 hours will be the time duration on the high setting.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

WW Points: 6 points

Calories: 280 kcal

Net carbs: 6 g

Total carbs: 8 g

Fiber: 2 g

Protein: 26 g

Iron: 1.8 g

Calcium: 0.04 g

Vitamin A: 120 IU

Sodium: 0.65 g

Potassium: 0.42 g