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!
Ready to try this delicious Skittles® barbecue sauce for yourself? Stock up on Skittles® right now at Dollar General with an amazing Buy 2 Get 2 deal! Save on your favorite sweet treats for snacking AND for making this homemade barbecue sauce and slow cooker ribs! YUM!
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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Kiwi says
I am not gonna lie…Skittles as a part of the BBQ sauce is making my mind boogle! If thats not food innovation I dont know what is!
Ann Bacciaglia says
I have never made slow cooker ribs before. I have started using my slow cooker a few times a week. I am always looking for new recipes to try.
Ora Lee Gurr says
I’m ready to try the ribs now, but it’s too far to get to your house, so I’ll follow the fantastic recipe you’ve provided and treat my family to delicious ribs with fantastic barbecue sauce. This year we’re watching the big game at home, so this will make up for not going out to participate with a big crowd.
Toni | BoulderLocavore says
This is absolutely the most inventive recipe I’ve seen! I scrolled back up to reread the post to be sure I was reading the recipe correctly. So creative!
Crystal says
I’m totally picturing my kid sort out the Skittles by color to match the teams’ colors! We love so,etching sweet along with our game day favs. These ribs look awesome!
Kelly Hutchinson says
I thin making your own BBQ sauce is a great idea. My husband loves ribs, so this would be a great recipe for him!
Jeanine says
I saw the other page and that Skittles was one of the sponsors and I guessed you were going to use them in this recipe! How unique and fun!
Sandra Watts says
These look amazing. Great for halftime snack.
GillisHills says
Those ribs look so good. Thanks for sharing!
Yvonne Delgado says
always looking for easy, slow cooker recipes. this one is CRAZY…;.I have never heard of SKITTLES in a recipe 🙂 The kids might even helping with this one. Thanks
Beth@FrugalFroggie says
I haven’t made my own barbeque before. But it seems like a great recipe.
Amanda says
Hold up a minute!! Ribs in a slow cooker? I need to try this soon
Randy Fulgham says
i am going to try this today==i think it looks and sounds so good
Tracey says
I love this! Ribs that really “taste the rainbow”! What a fun recipe.
Candy says
What a great recipe. I have never in my life made ribs.. I’ve got to make some.
Chasing Joy (Arlett) (@Chasing_Joy) says
This sounds interesting. I’ve never heard of using skittles in any recipe. P.S. I love the football candy dish.
Richard Hicks says
Want to try this. Would taste so great after a long day at work
Jack Clegg says
They look delicious, going to have to try this.
Rana Durham says
yummy i havent ate yet. those are some delish ribs. i need to get some rbs and make this . thanks for sharing
Becca Wilson says
How awesome is this?! I would never think to have Skittles and my barbecue sauce in the same meal. Genius!