Crockpot Dinner

  Most of my pals have been pinning a ton of crock pot meals on Pinterest. I love that the crock pot has gained in popularity again in the last couple of years. My crock pot is seeing more use now since there are a lot more recipes that don't require "Cream of " soups. YUCK! Last year I tried a crock pot rib recipe because Liam and Mike were craving some ribs and the Commissary had them super cheap! The recipe works but gives you super tender, fall off the bone ribs which makes grilling/broiling for some crispness a little difficult but worth it.
  The first time I used this recipe from the blog . The last time I made it I just went for it on my own.

I use Beef ribs.

Next I made a simple seasoning rub with:

Kosher Salt

Fresh Cracked Pepper

Garlic Powder

You will also need some of your favorite BBQ sauce

I do not use my crock pot without the awesome crock pot bags. These make cleaning up SO much easier!

Season your ribs and then get them to fit in your crock pot. They should be touching the sides if possible. Then cover with some BBQ Sauce and close up the lid.

Cook on LOW for 6-8 hrs. 

After the ribs are done through them on the grill or under the broiler with some more BBQ to give them a little crispy yumminess.

Here is a suggestion for an easy side. 

Oven Roasted Ranch Potatoes

Preheat a baking sheet (I use my Pampered Chef Stone) in a 425 or 450 oven

Combine 1 packet of Ranch Dressing powder

1/4 cup of oil

Cube up some potatoes and toss in bowl with ranch mix.

Put potatoes on preheated baking sheet (I use a slotted spoon to avoid adding too much liquid).

Bake for 10-15 min and toss.

Continue cooking for 15 min or until they look yummy and done like this picture.