Can you guess the secret ingredient in my Homemade Barbecue Sauce for my Slow Cooker BBQ Ribs? Find out how to make this delicious recipe as part of a Skittles® and Dollar General sponsored series for Socialstars™ #BUY2GET2
Homemade Barbecue Sauce with Slow Cooker BBQ Ribs
Do you have your game face on?
I’m cooking up delicious eats for The Big Game today, for your hungriest fans. This easy to make Slow Cooker BBQ Ribs will have the crowd cheering loud for the home team at your next party. And what’s the secret to amazing ribs? It’s all in the sauce! And today, I’ve got a super Super SUPER secret ingredient for the perfect sweet and tangy homemade barbecue sauce.
Can you smell the touchdown worthy recipe yet? Grab my secret to Game Day party success and get ready for the most unique and awesome barbecue sauce for your football party!
Ready for the secret ingredient? Skittles®! I know, I know. Before you think I’ve gone completely mental…hear me out! Your favorite Skittles® candy provides the sweetness of this homemade barbecue sauce. With a hint of fruit combined with the savory goodness of ribs, you seriously cannot go wrong.
I’ve had multiple people try out this secret sauce, and the results are ALWAYS delicious! So try something “colorful” and new with your homemade BBQ for the most unique fall-off-the-bone ribs recipe yet! Here’s how to make it:
Homemade Barbecue Sauce with Slow Cooker BBQ Ribs
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup Skittles®
- 2 cups ketchup
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 3 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp prepared mustard
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp red pepper
- 1 rack of ribs
Instructions
- Place Skittles® in resealable bag. Using rolling pin or meat mallet, crush Skittles as small as possible.
- In small/medium saucepan, combine all ingredients (except ribs) over low heat. Add crushed Skittles®. Stir constantly, until heated through and Skittles are completely melted. Remove from heat.
- In slow cooker, arrange ribs, bending if necessary to fit. Pour barbecue sauce over the ribs, basting to coat all areas of the meat.
- Cover, heat on low 6-8 hours, basting occasionally, until meat is cooked through. Serve warm.
Can we say finger licking good? These ribs are perfection for eating during the game. Your football fans are going to LOVE this! Plus with little work (I even made the sauce the night before for easier prep), you can concentrate on the plays and not the cooking!
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You have to admit, making homemade Skittles® barbecue sauce is very intriguing, especially with results like this! So grab your friends for Game Day and the most delicious and unique Homemade Barbecue Sauce with Slow Cooker Ribs for a touchdown of a good time.
How does your family love to enjoy Skittles® on Game Day?
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Rosie says
Talk about having a secret ingredient – thanks for letting us know!!! I want to get a slow cooker so I can make this – oh man, do these look good!!!
Robin (Masshole Mommy) says
Oh yum! i Have never made my own bbq sauce before. I want to try this 🙂
Jaime says
I would have never thought to add Skittles to a recipe like this! These ribs do look and sound amazing!!
Pam says
Homemade barbecue sauce is the best barbecue sauce. These ribs looks delicious.
Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle says
Those look so good! I’ve never heard of using Skittles like this. I can’t wait to try it!
Kecia says
What a neat way to make homemade barbecue sauce! I never would have thought to add in Skittles, but I can see how it would add a hint of sweet to the sauce. We usually just eat them by the handful when we have them.
lana simanovicki says
if I tell my kids skittles are in the sauce they for sure will eat all the ribs
Catherine S says
I love to make BBQ ribs in my slower cooker. I have never made my own sauce, I will have to try this recipe.
Liz Mays says
This really makes me crave some tender ribs. Maybe I can convince my boyfriend to make some with this sauce.
Tonya says
Wow. I never would have considered adding Skittles to sweeten up some ribs. This looks yummy.
Donna B says
My husband would love these, he loves ribs cooked any way! Sounds delicious, thanks for the recipe.
Mia says
I am somewhat shocked to see skittles in the recipe but they looks so good I would certainly try it. I have never done ribs in the slow cooker but think I should.
Valerie says
This sounds like a great sauce. I am going to have to try it soon!
Sarah L says
That’s an interesting ingredient in your BBQ sauce. I’ll give it a try for this week’s party. Love using a slow cooker for this kind of thing.
Jennifer Ha says
my mom made some just last night!!
rochelle haynes says
Love to make my own bbq sauce sounds good
Randy Fulgham says
this sounds pretty darn good, its something different which i like…
deb says
These look so good and easy to make. Love that it includes skittles.
Theresa says
I don’t think you can beat homemade bbq sauce! Or Skittles. Love them both!
Chrystal | Nevermore Lane says
Ribs are that messy fun food you just love to eat. For me anyway. 😉 Growing up in the south, that was a staple everywhere you went. I love trying out how other people make them and their own sauces. This sounds and looks good.