Balsamic Glazed BBQ Ribs

Directions

Balsamic BBQ Sauce

• Step 1: Heat vinegar in medium saucepan on medium-high heat 6-8 min. or until thickened and reduced to about 2 tablespoons. Reduce heat to medium; add remaining sauce ingredients. Simmer 3-4 min. or until heated through.

Ribs

• Step 1: Prepare ribs by removing the thin membrane on the back of the rack of ribs. Membrane will become tough during cooking. To remove, use a dull knife to lift and loosen the corner of the membrane, then use a paper towel to get a firm grip and pull down along the entire length of the rack.
• Step 2: Season ribs on both sides with salt & pepper mixture; cut each rack in half. Arrange ribs in 6-quart slow cooker sprayed with cooking spray so that the bones are standing vertically, with the meatier ends facing down. Top with 1 cup BBQ Sauce; cover with lid. Cook on LOW 5-6 hours (or HIGH 2 to 2-½ hours) or until meat is tender and shrinks back from the tips of the bones by at least ½ inch.*
• Step 3: Preheat grill to medium-high. Remove ribs from slow cooker; discard cooking liquid. Grill 4-5 min., turning occasionally and frequently brushing with BBQ Sauce. Serve with remaining warmed BBQ Sauce.
• Step 4: *If preparing ahead of time: You can cook the ribs in the slow cooker up to 1 day ahead. Remove ribs from slow cooker and cool to room temperature in the cooking liquid. Discard cooking liquid and refrigerate individual racks tightly wrapped in heavy duty foil. Reheat ribs by placing foil packets on preheated grill on indirect heat 10 min. Remove from foil and continue grilling as directed.